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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230703
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SUMMARY:Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, July 1\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/sunday-in-ordinary-time-2023-07-02/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230630
DTSTAMP:20241217T184655Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184655Z
UID:66614-1687996800-1688083199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. The Solemn Mass of Saints Peter and Paul will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church. \nWednesday\, June 28\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 29\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.\nSolemn Mass of Saints Peter and Paul – Crypt Church\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSpecial Plenary Indulgence\nFor the faithful who are able to devoutly visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the Solemnity of the Saints Peter and Paul and who\, while within this church\, participate in any sacred rite or at least recite the Lord’s Prayer and the Profession of Faith may obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession\, Eucharistic Communion\, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father) (Domus Ecclesiae\, 9 November 1989)
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-saints-peter-and-paul/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTSTAMP:20241217T184655Z
CREATED:20230609T192803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184655Z
UID:70493-1687651200-1687737599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, June 24\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 25\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/sunday-in-ordinary-time-2023-06-25/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230625
DTSTAMP:20241217T184655Z
CREATED:20230222T023319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184655Z
UID:66664-1687564800-1687651199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 24\, 2023\, the Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage will take place at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Join thousands of pilgrims as they honor Our Lady of Antipolo\, also known as Our Lady Peace and Good Voyage. A schedule is to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/filipino-catholic-community-pilgrimage-2023/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605
DTSTAMP:20241217T185056Z
CREATED:20230216T234624Z
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SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Solemn Mass of the Holy Trinity will be celebrated at 12 noon in the Great Upper Church. \nSaturday\, June 3\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 4\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Holy Trinity – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Santísima Trinidad – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-most-holy-trinity-2023/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230529
DTSTAMP:20241217T185056Z
CREATED:20230216T232220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185056Z
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SUMMARY:Pentecost Sunday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating Pentecost Sunday. The Solemn Mass of Pentecost will be celebrated at 12 noon in the Great Upper Church by Most Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. \nJoin us also at 4 p.m. for Solemn Vespers in the Great Upper Church. \nSaturday\, May 27\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 28\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of Pentecost – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Christophe Pierre\nApostolic Nuncio to the United States\nCelebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de Pentecostés – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/pentecost-sunday-2023/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T150000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
CREATED:20230216T181532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185057Z
UID:66478-1684681200-1684681200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese for the Military Services\, U.S.A. Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 21st\, 2023\, the Archdiocese of the Military Services USA will host its annual Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass. The pilgrimage will begin with the availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 3:00 p.m. in the Crypt Church of the Basilica. Recitation of the Rosary will take place in the Great Upper Church at 3:45 p.m. Following the Rosary and a musical prelude\, the Most Rev. Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop of the Military Services USA\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist of the Memorial Mass that begins at 4:30 p.m. \nHonoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces\, particularly those who paid the ultimate price for American liberty\, the Memorial Mass begins with the posting of the colors and singing of the National Anthem. It concludes with the playing of Taps.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-for-the-military-services-u-s-a-pilgrimage-and-memorial-mass-2023/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
CREATED:20230216T230613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185057Z
UID:66486-1684627200-1684713599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Ascension of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Ascension of our Lord\, Jesus Christ. The Solemn Mass of the Ascension will be celebrated at 12 noon in the Great Upper Church. \nJoin us also at 4 p.m. for Solemn Vespers in the Great Upper Church. \nSaturday\, May 20\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 21\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n11:45 a.m.*\nDivine Mercy Chaplet – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Ascension – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Ascensión del Señor – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-ascension-of-the-lord/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T121000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
CREATED:20230216T180306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185057Z
UID:66474-1684584600-1684584600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Maritime Day Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 20\, 2023\, the Annual Maritime Day Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church. The Most Reverend Brendan Cahill\, Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria\, Texas and Promoter of “Stella Maris” will be the celebrant and homilist. There are more than 100 AOS chaplains\, maritime deacons and lay ecclesial serving in more than 50 ports. These chaplains serve in ministry to seafarers\, fishermen and women\, their families\, and all who work or travel on the seas.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-maritime-day-mass-2023/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
CREATED:20230216T175734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185057Z
UID:66472-1683331200-1683417599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:20th Annual Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 6\, 2023\, the Asian and Pacific Island Catholic communities will come together to celebrate their heritage and Marian devotions. This Marian day of prayer will include the following communities: Bangladeshi\, Burmese\, Cambodian\, Chamorros\, Chinese\, Filipino\, Indian\, Indonesian\, Japanese\, Korean\, Laotian\, Lebanese\, Montagnard\, Pakistani\, Samoan\, Sri Lankan\, Thai\, and Vietnamese. \nPlease check back for more information.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/20th-annual-asian-pacific-island-catholics-marian-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T170000
DTSTAMP:20241008T190240Z
CREATED:20221107T183520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190240Z
UID:63856-1674147600-1674147600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2023 National Prayer Vigil for Life
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2023 National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 19 – January 20. The Opening Mass will begin at 5:00 PM on January 19th in the Great Upper Church. The Most Reverend Michael Burbidge\, Bishop of Arlington and Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities will be the main celebrant and homilist. Immediately following the Opening Mass\, the National Holy Hour for Life will be held through 8:00 PM\, after which holy hours will take place in dioceses across the country overnight. The National Prayer Vigil will conclude with the Closing Mass at 8:00 AM on January 20 in the Great Upper Church. \nThe celebrant and homilist will be The Most Reverend Joseph Coffey\, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services\, U.S.A. Both the Opening and Closing Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. To request vigil candles or donate to the National Shrine\, click here. \n\n*** Reservations and concelebration by (Arch)Bishops and Priests is required.*** \n\n2023 National Prayer Vigil for Life Schedule of Events\nAll of the below activities will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live on EWTN and other networks. \nOpening Mass – Thursday\, January 19\, 2023 \n5:00 PM – Opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life. National Holy Hour of Life immediately follows. \nOpening Mass Registration \nFor Clergy (Cardinal\, (Arch)Bishop\, Priest\, Deacon) registration\, please click here. \nFor Seminarian registration\, please click here. \nClosing Mass – Friday\, January 20\, 2023 \n8:00 AM – Closing Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life \nClosing Mass Registration \nFor Clergy (Cardinal\, (Arch)Bishop\, Priest\, Deacon) registration\, please click here.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2023-national-prayer-vigil-for-life/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221226
DTSTAMP:20241008T190546Z
CREATED:20221103T164212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190546Z
UID:63778-1671926400-1672012799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2022 Christmas Dinner Registration
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will provide meals for hundreds of poor\, homeless\, elderly\, and needy individuals living in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas on Christmas Day. Meals will be available for pick-up or delivery only. To request a Christmas Day dinner\, please call 202-526-8300. All meal requests must be received by Friday\, December 16th. \nVolunteers are needed to fill many different positions. To register as a volunteer\, please click here. For more information\, please contact rsvp@bnsic.org or 202-526-8300. Thank you for your interest in helping\, and we look forward to welcoming you this Christmas.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2022-christmas-dinner-registration/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTSTAMP:20241008T190644Z
CREATED:20220330T184951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190644Z
UID:58027-1666396800-1666483199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Brooklyn Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 22nd\, 2022\, the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan\, Bishop of Brooklyn\, will be the principal celebrant of the Pilgrimage Mass. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-brooklyn-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTSTAMP:20241017T190220Z
CREATED:20220330T184223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T190220Z
UID:58021-1665014400-1665100799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Allentown Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, October 6th\, 2022\, the faithful of the Diocese of Allentown are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Most Rev. Alfred A. Schlert\, Bishop of Allentown\, will be the principal celebrant of the Pilgrimage Mass. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-allentown-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T110000
DTSTAMP:20241008T190536Z
CREATED:20220822T182844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190536Z
UID:61589-1664622000-1664622000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Dedication of “The Home Coming”
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Basilica as we dedicate the latest addition to the exterior artwork of the National Shrine\, The Home Coming. A sculpture in bronze by artist Timothy Schmalz and a gift of House the Homeless Inc. and the National Coalition for the Homeless\, The Home Coming depicts the warmth of Christian charity\, the friendship\, and the humanity that the homeless share. Cardinal Wilton Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington and Chairman of the National Shrine Board of Trustees will preside at the dedication.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/dedication-of-the-home-coming/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220303
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220202T190846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56265-1646179200-1646265599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday 2022
DESCRIPTION:As we enter the penitential season of Lent\, we invite you to join us for Holy Mass. Imposition of Ashes will be held at each Mass. \nMorning: \n7:00 AM   Crypt Church \n8:00 AM   Crypt Church \nAfternoon:\n12:10 PM   Great Upper Church – Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass \n5:15 PM   Great Upper Church \nConfessions: \n9:00 AM-12:00 Noon \n1:00 PM- 5:00 PM \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ash-wednesday-2022/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTSTAMP:20250110T074835Z
CREATED:20211013T215458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T074835Z
UID:53332-1639267200-1639353599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Joyfully waiting for the coming of the Divine Messiah\, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Advent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, December 11) \n4:30 PM \nSunday Mass \n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en español) – Great Upper Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers \n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church* \n\n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers-2021/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211129
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211013T213917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53324-1638057600-1638143999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Joyfully waiting for the coming of the Divine Messiah\, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Advent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, November 27) \n4:30 PM \nSunday Mass \n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church \n2:30 PM (en español) – Great Upper Church \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers \n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers-2021/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201209
DTSTAMP:20250110T074905Z
CREATED:20200127T232534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T074905Z
UID:37075-1607385600-1607471999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us in celebrating our Patronal Feast Day\, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: \nMass Times (Tuesday\, December 8) \n8:00 AM Great Upper Church \n12:00 PM Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception (Broadcast Live on EWTN) Great Upper Church \nSpecial Plenary Indulgence\nFor the faithful who are able to devoutly visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and who\, while within this church\, participate in any sacred rite or at least recite the Lord’s Prayer and the Profession of Faith may obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession\, Eucharistic Communion\, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father) (Domus Ecclesiae\, 9 November 1989 Papal Proclamation\, 12 October 1990.)
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception-2020/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T153000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
CREATED:20200326T211158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
UID:38574-1587902400-1587915000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Easter - Solemn Mass and Devotions
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us online for the Third Sunday of Easter. The Solemn Mass will be livestreamed at 12 p.m. ET at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. Immediately following Mass\, the livestream will continue with Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament\, recitation of the Rosary at 2:30 p.m. and the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m.\, concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. \n  \nWatch Sunday Mass\n\n  \nPlease also see our updated status due to the coronavirus pandemic.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/sunday-noon-mass-april-26/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T143000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
CREATED:20191030T212546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
UID:35210-1586529000-1586529000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us online at www.nationalshrine.org/mass for the Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 p.m.\, preceded by an Organ and Choral Prelude beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Friday\, April 10. The Organ and Choral Prelude and Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion will also be broadcast live on EWTN. \nExperience this moving liturgy as we commemorate the earthly death of our Lord\, a death which three days later would bring salvation to all the world. The Presider will be Most Rev. Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, and the Celebrant & Homilist will be Rev. Msgr. Walter Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica. \nPlease also see our updated status due to the coronavirus pandemic.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/celebration-of-the-lords-passion-on-good-friday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191128T150000
DTSTAMP:20250110T074812Z
CREATED:20190821T003641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T074812Z
UID:19443-1574931600-1574953200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 28\, we invite you to join us on the Thanksgiving holiday for Holy Mass. The Mass schedule of the day is as follows: \n9:00 AM Mass     Crypt Church \n10:30 AM Mass   Crypt Church \n12:00 PM Mass   Great Upper Church \n\nPlease note that on Thanksgiving Day\, there are No Confessions\, No Tours\, and No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will close at 3:00 PM.                  
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/thanksgiving-day-mass-schedule/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191020
DTSTAMP:20241217T185730Z
CREATED:20190821T211734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185730Z
UID:19680-1571443200-1571529599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:The faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \nSchedule of the Day  \n11:00 AM Arrival \n11:15 AM Welcome – Great Upper Church \n11:20 AM   Invitation to Prayer (Rosary and Sacrament of Reconciliation) – Great Upper Church \n1:00 AM Procession & Crowning of Blessed Virgin Mary – Great Upper Church \n2:50 AM Carillon Concert \n3:00 PM Pilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church \nCelebrant/Homilist:  Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput\, OFM Cap. Archbishop of Philadelphia
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-philadelphia/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190422
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T195705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8060-1555804800-1555891199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. The Solemn Mass of Easter at 12 noon will be celebrated by His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl in the Great Upper Church. The Choir of the Basilica and Brass Ensemble will provide sacred music for this solemn liturgy. This Mass will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as on the National Shrine’s YouTube page. \nNo scheduled confessions on Easter Sunday. \nMass:\n7:30 a.m.\, 9:00 a.m.\, 10:30 a.m.\, 4:30 p.m. \nSolemn Mass of Easter (Broadcast Live on EWTN):\n12:00 Noon\, Great Upper Church \nSpanish Easter Mass (Broadcast Live by EWTN Espanol):\n2:30 p.m.\, Great Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/easter-sunday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190421
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T195200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8055-1555718400-1555804799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Extended Confessions:\n10:00 am – 6:00 pm \nSolemn Easter Vigil Mass:\n8:00 pm\, Great Upper Church \nThe Most Rev. Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will celebrate the first liturgical celebration of the Easter Resurrection\, the Solemn Easter Vigil.  The Easter Vigil will feature the Service of Light which includes the Blessing of the Fire and a Candlelight Procession through the darkened Great Upper Church. The Choir and Orchestra of the Basilica will provide sacred music for the solemn liturgy. This Mass will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine YouTube page.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-saturday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190420
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T193834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8048-1555632000-1555718399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:No Masses on Good Friday. \nConfessions\n10:00 am – 6:00 pm \nStations of the Cross:\n12:00 Noon\, Crypt Church \nOrgan Prelude\n2:00 pm\, Great Upper Church \nChoral Meditations on the Passion\n2:30 pm\, Great Upper Church \nLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion:\n3:00 pm\, Great Upper Church \nWe invite you to partake in the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion beginning at 3:00pm on Friday\, April 19. The Most Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will preside with Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica\, as celebrant and homilist. This liturgy will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine’s YouTube page. Come and experience this moving liturgy as we commemorate the earthly death of our Lord\, a death which three days later would bring salvation to all the world. The faithful will hear from the Solemn Proclamation from the Gospel of John of Jesus’ Condemnation and Death and includes individual Veneration of the Cross by the Congregation. \nVeneration of the Relics of Christ’s Passion:\n7:00 am – 6:00 pm (Except during Stations of the Cross at 12:00 p.m.)\, Crypt Church \nOn Good Friday\, April 19\, the National Shrine will have Exposition of the Relics of the Passion in the Crypt Church from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 pm. The relics will be displayed for veneration by the faithful throughout the day except for the hour between 12 noon and 1:00 p.m.\, at which time the Stations of the Cross will be celebrated. Following the Stations\, the relics will be returned for veneration until 6:30 pm. \nThe relics include a particle from the table of the Lord’s Supper\, stone particles from the Garden of Gethsemane\, particles of the pillar of the scourging\, the purple garment worn by Jesus\, a spine from the crown of thorns\, stones particles from Mount Calvary\, a particle of the inscription tablet\, shavings of the nails or spikes\, particles of the sponge and reed\, particle of the seamless linen garment worn by Jesus\, the lance which pierced his side\, the bindings and cloths used in the burial of Jesus\, stones from the Holy Sepulchre\, and a particle of the True Cross. Also displayed are relics of Mary\, the Mother of Jesus; her sister\, Mary\, wife of Clopas.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/good-friday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190419
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T065216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8000-1555545600-1555631999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Holy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:No Masses in the morning. \nConfessions\n10:00 am – 6:00 pm\, Crypt Church \nAs we prepare our hearts and minds for the sacred Triduum\, we invite you to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. \nChoral Meditations on Eucharistic Themes\n5:30 pm\, Great Upper Church\nRead more. \nJoin the Basilica Choir in a Choral Prelude to the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The Choral prelude will begin at 5:30 pm\, with Mass beginning at 6:00 pm in the Great Upper Church. \nMass of the Lord’s Supper (Broadcast Live on EWTN)\n6:00 pm\, Great Upper Church \nAt 6:00 pm\, on Thursday\, April 18th\, the Most Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will celebrate Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Great Upper Church. For this first liturgical celebration of the Paschal Triduum\, the faithful will gather to commemorate Jesus’ Last Supper with the Apostles. During the Mass\, the ritual washing of the feet will take place. This Mass will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine’s YouTube Page.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-thursday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190415
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T064048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:7995-1555200000-1555286399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord\, we rejoice in Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As we begin the most solemn week of our liturgical year\, the faithful are invited to join us for the Solemn Mass of the Passion of the Lord which will be Broadcast Live on EWTN. The Celebrant and Homilist for this Mass will be Archbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. For more information and for a detailed schedule for Holy Week\, view this download. \nPalm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion\nVigil\n5:15 pm (Saturday) \nMorning\n7:30 am\, 9:00 am\, 10:30 am \nAfternoon\n12 noon – (Solemn Mass with Choir)\n1:30 pm (Spanish)\n4:30 pm \nCelebrant and Homilist: Archbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\nBroadcast live by the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). Watch live. \nVespers\n4:00 pm \nConfessions\n10:00 am – 12 noon\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nSpanish Confessions\n12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/palm-sunday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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