October 2026
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, October 3 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, October 4 Time: Location… Find out more »
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, October 10 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Crypt Church Sunday, October 11 Time: Location and… Find out more »
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, October 17 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Crypt Church Sunday, October 18 Time: Location and… Find out more »
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, October 24 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Crypt Church Sunday, October 25 Time: Location and… Find out more »
November 2026
Solemnity of All Saints
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints. Saturday, October 31 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass – Great Upper Church Sunday, November 1 Time: Location and… Find out more »
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)
On Monday, November 2, we invite you to join us for The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. The Mass schedule is as follows: Monday, November 2 Time: Location and additional information: 7:00 a.m. Mass… Find out more »
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, November 7 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, November 8 Time: Location… Find out more »
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, November 14 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Crypt Church Sunday, November 15 Time: Location and… Find out more »
Anniversary of the Dedication of the National Shrine
Join the Basilica as we celebrate the 67th Anniversary of the Dedication of the National Shrine. Friday, November 20 Time: Location and additional information: 7:00 a.m. Mass – Crypt Church 8:00 a.m. Mass – Crypt… Find out more »
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, November 21 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church… Find out more »
Thanksgiving Day
The Basilica is open on Thanksgiving Day. We invite you to join us this day and give thanks to God in the Holy Mass, for the sacrament in which we partake of, the Holy Eucharist,… Find out more »
First Sunday of Advent
We invite you to join us in celebrating the First Sunday of Advent. Saturday, November 28 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, November 29 Time: Location and… Find out more »
December 2026
Holy Childhood Association Artwork Awards
On Friday, December 4, 2026, the Holy Childhood Association will host its 2026 Artwork Awards at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception. Opening remarks and the conferral of awards in Memorial Hall… Find out more »
Second Sunday of Advent
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent. Saturday, December 5 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Crypt Church Sunday, December 6 Time: Location and additional… Find out more »
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Patronal feast day of the Basilica and of the United States of America, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception… Find out more »
Third Sunday of Advent
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent. Saturday, December 12 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Crypt Church Sunday, December 13 Time: Location and additional… Find out more »
Fourth Sunday of Advent
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Saturday, December 19 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, December 20 Time: Location and… Find out more »
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 Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve) Time: Location and Additional Information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass… Find out more »
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 him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.” - Isaiah 9:5 We invite you to join… Find out more »
The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Saturday, December 26 Time: Location and Additional Information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass – Great Upper Church… Find out more »