Mass Schedules

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Sunday Masses

Crypt Church:
7:30 a.m.

Great Upper Church:
9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:30 p.m. (en español), and 4:30 p.m.

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Daily Masses (Monday-Friday)

Crypt Church:
7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 5:15 p.m.

Daily Masses (Saturday)

Crypt Church
7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 12:10 p.m.

Great Upper Church (Sunday Vigil):
4:30 p.m.

Holy Days of Obligation Masses

Vigil Mass:
5:15 p.m.

Morning:
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Afternoon:
12:10 p.m., 2:30 p.m. (en español), and 5:15 p.m.

* Please note: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day (Solemnity of Mary) have special Mass schedules, please see the event posts for details.

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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Upcoming Events

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  • ascension 2021

    The Ascension of the Lord

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    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. Join us also… Find out more »

  • Annual Maritime Day Mass

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    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… Find out more »

  • 2023 National Prayer Vigil for Life

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    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… Find out more »

  • Christmas Dinner Registration

    2022 Christmas Dinner Registration

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    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… Find out more »