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Mass Schedules

Livestreaming Sundays at 12:00 pm ET

Sunday Masses

Morning:
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 10:30 a.m.

Afternoon:
12:00 noon, 2:30 p.m. (en español), and 4:30 p.m.

Daily Masses (Monday-Saturday)

Morning:
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Afternoon:
12:10 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

Vigil Mass (Saturday):
4:30 p.m.

Holy Days of Obligation Masses

Mass times vary. Please see individual event pages.

Confession Schedules

Sunday

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (En Espanol)

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Saturday

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

No Confessions on:

Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

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November 2024

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 10
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, November 9 Time: Location and…

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Diocese of Harrisburg Pilgrimage

November 16

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, the faithful of the Diocese of Harrisburg are invited to join the Most Reverend Timothy…

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Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 17
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, November 16 Time: Location and…

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Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

November 24

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Saturday,…

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Thanksgiving Day Schedule

November 28

On Thursday, November 28, we invite you to join us on the Thanksgiving holiday for Holy Mass. The Mass schedule…

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December 2024

First Sunday of Advent

December 1
Banner image featuring an advent wreath with candles

We invite you to join us in celebrating the First Sunday of Advent.

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Holy Childhood Association Artwork Awards

December 6
Detail of the Nativity Dome Mosaic at the Basilica

On Friday, December 6, the Holy Childhood Association will host its 2024 Artwork Awards at the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception.

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Second Sunday of Advent

December 8
Banner image featuring an advent wreath with candles

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent.

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

December 9
Immaculate Conception Mosaic Banner Image

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Patronal feast day of the Basilica and of the United States…

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Blessing of the Bambinelli

December 22 @ 4:30 pm
Banner image featuring the Infant Jesus from one of the Basilica's Nativity Scenes

Following in the annual Papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the…

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The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)

December 24
Image of the Great Upper Church decorated for Christmas

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. The Solemnity of the…

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Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord

December 25
An image of the Great Upper Church decorated with flowers for Christmas

“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name…

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2024 Christmas Dinner

December 25
Banner image featuring the Altar in the Great Upper Church, in front of the Christ in Majesty Mosaic, decorated for Christmas

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will provide meals for hundreds of poor, homeless, elderly, and…

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Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

December 29
Image depicting the Holy Family Relief Sculpture

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Saturday,…

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January 2025

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

January 1, 2025
Banner image featuring Our Lady of Lebanon and the infant Jesus

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Tuesday, December 31…

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Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

January 5, 2025

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Saturday, January 4 Time:…

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 19, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, January 18 Time: Location and…

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 26, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, January 25 Time: Location and…

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February 2025

The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

February 2, 2025

Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Saturday, February 1 Time: Location and…

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 9, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, February 8 Time: Location and…

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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 16, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, February 15 Time: Location and…

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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 23, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, February 22 Time: Location and…

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March 2025

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

March 2, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, March 1 Time: Location and…

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Protected: Ash Wednesday

We invite you to join us for Mass and the Imposition of Ashes as we enter into the Season of…

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Protected: First Sunday of Lent

We invite you to join us for the First Sunday of Lent. Saturday, March 4 Time: Location and additional information:…

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Protected: Second Sunday of Lent

We invite you to join us for the Second Sunday of Lent. Saturday, March 15 Time: Location and additional information:…

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Protected: Third Sunday of Lent

We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Lent. Saturday, March 22 Time: Location and additional information:…

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Protected: Fourth Sunday of Lent

We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Saturday, March 29 Time: Location and additional information:…

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April 2025

Protected: Fifth Sunday of Lent

We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Saturday, April 5 Time: Location and additional information:…

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Protected: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

As we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, we rejoice in Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and…

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Protected: Holy Thursday

As we prepare our hearts and minds at the Table of the Lord, we invite you to join us for…

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Protected: Good Friday

We invite you to join us as we commemorate the earthly death of our Lord. Please note: there are no…

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Protected: Holy Saturday

We invite you to join us as we prepare our hearts for and celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection. Confessions Time: Location…

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Protected: Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection

Alleluia! He is Risen! We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord…

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Protected: Divine Mercy Sunday

As we conclude the Easter Octave, we celebrate and give thanks to our almighty God for His mercy that was…

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May 2025

Protected: 22nd Annual Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the Asian and Pacific Island Catholic communities will come together to celebrate their heritage and…

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Protected: Third Sunday of Easter

We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Easter. Saturday, May 3 Time: Location and additional information:…

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Protected: Fourth Sunday of Easter

We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Saturday, May 10 Time: Location and additional information:…

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Protected: Fifth Sunday of Easter

We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Saturday, May 17 Time: Location and additional information:…

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Protected: Archdiocese for the Military Services, U.S.A. Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Archdiocese of the Military Services USA will host its annual Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass.…

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Protected: Annual Mother of Miracles Pilgrimage

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, members of the Indian Catholic Community will gather in the Crypt Church of the Basilica…

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Protected: Annual Maritime Day Mass

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the Annual Maritime Day Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church.…

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Protected: Sixth Sunday of Easter

We invite you to join us for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Saturday, May 24 Time: Location and additional information:…

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June 2025

Protected: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Solemn Mass of the…

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Protected: Pentecost Sunday

We invite you to join us in celebrating Pentecost Sunday. Saturday, June 7 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m.…

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Protected: Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage will take place at the Basilica of the National Shrine…

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Protected: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Solemn Mass of the…

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Protected: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus…

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Protected: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Saturday, June 28 Time: Location…

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July 2025

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 6, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, July 5 Time: Location and…

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 13, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, July 12 Time: Location and…

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 20, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, July 19 Time: Location and…

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 27, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, July 26 Time: Location and…

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August 2025

Protected: Salvadoran Pilgrimage on the Feast of the Divine Savior of the World

On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Salvadoran Catholic Community will celebrate the Feast of the Divine Savior of the World…

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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 3, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, August 2 Time: Location and…

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 10, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, August 9 Time: Location and…

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Protected: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Solemn…

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 17, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, August 16 Time: Location and…

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Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 24, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, August 23 Time: Location and…

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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 31, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, August 30 Time: Location and…

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September 2025

Protected: 28th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Indian American Catholic Association will hold its 28th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of…

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Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 7, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, September 6 Time: Location and…

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Protected: Diocese of Pittsburgh Pilgrimage

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the faithful of the Diocese of Pittsburgh are invited to join the Most Reverend David…

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Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 21, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, September 20 Time: Location and…

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Protected: Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage

The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is a full-day, national event celebrating Our Lady and the Rosary in Washington, D.C., led by…

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Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 28, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, September 27 Time: Location and…

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October 2025

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 5, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, October 4 Time: Location and…

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Protected: Diocese of Allentown Pilgrimage

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the faithful of the Diocese of Allentown are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to…

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Protected: Diocese of Wilmington Pilgrimage

On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the faithful of the Diocese of Wilmington are invited to join the Most Reverend William…

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Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 12, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, October 11 Time: Location and…

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Protected: Archdiocese of Newark Pilgrimage

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to…

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Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 19, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, October 18 Time: Location and…

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Protected: Diocese of Brooklyn Pilgrimage

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to…

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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 26, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, October 25 Time: Location and…

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November 2025

Protected: Solemnity of All Saints

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints. The Solemn Mass of All Saints will…

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Protected: Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)

On Sunday, November 2, we invite you to join us for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. The Mass…

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Protected: International Day of Prayer and Fasting

The Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception invites you to join us for the International Day of Prayer…

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Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 16, 2025
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, November 15 Time: Location and…

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Protected: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Saturday,…

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Protected: First Sunday of Advent

We invite you to join us in celebrating the First Sunday of Advent.

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December 2025

Protected: Second Sunday of Advent

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent.

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Protected: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Patronal feast day of the Basilica and of the United States…

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Protected: Third Sunday of Advent

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent.

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Protected: Fourth Sunday of Advent

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Saturday, December 20 Time: Location and additional…

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Protected: The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. The Solemnity of the…

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Protected: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord

“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name…

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Protected: Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Saturday,…

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