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Mass Schedules

Livestreaming Sundays at 12:00 pm ET and 2:30 p.m. (en español)

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.

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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Great Upper Church

May 2026

Our Lady of Lujan Pilgrimage

May 31 @ 2:30 pm
On Sunday, May 31, 2026, the annual Argentinian Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Lujan will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate… Find out more »

June 2026

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

June 6 @ 4:30 pm
A monstrance is shown sitting atop an altar in the Crypt Church
On June 6, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will visit Washington, D.C., marking a significant and fitting moment during the America250 commemoration. Pilgrims and visitors are invited to take part in this historic pilgrimage stop at… Find out more »

July 2026

2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: David Ball & Emma Whitten

July 5 @ 6:00 pm
The pipes of the Great Upper Church organ with the Rose window in the background
Join the Basilica for the first performance in our 2026 Summer Organ Recital Series on July 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. We welcome David Ball and Emma Whitten of Orange, CA,… Find out more »

2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: Iris Lan

July 12 @ 6:00 pm
Organ at the Basilica.
Join the Basilica for the second performance in our 2026 Summer Organ Recital Series on July 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. Iris Lan of Washington, D.C., will perform. Upcoming Concerts July 19… Find out more »

2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: Woosug Kang

July 19 @ 6:00 pm
Organ at the Basilica.
Join the Basilica for the third performance in our 2026 Summer Organ Recital Series on July 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. Woosug Kang of Nashville, TN, will perform. Upcoming Concerts July… Find out more »

A Hymn in Stone: Sacred Music from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

July 21 @ 7:00 pm
A choir sings in a church
As part of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians 2026 Convention, the Choir of the Basilica will present a concert entitled: A Hymn in Stone – Sacred Music from the Basilica of the National Shrine… Find out more »

2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: Gabriele Studer

July 26 @ 6:00 pm
Organ at the Basilica.
Join the Basilica for the fourth performance in our 2026 Summer Organ Recital Series on July 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. Gabriele Studer of Alba, Italy, will perform. Upcoming Concerts August… Find out more »

August 2026

2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: Lynn Trapp

August 2 @ 6:00 pm
Organ at the Basilica.
Join the Basilica for the fifth performance in our 2026 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. Lynn Trapp of Baltimore, MD, will perform. Upcoming Concerts August… Find out more »

2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: John Mitchell

August 9 @ 6:00 pm
Organ at the Basilica.
Join the Basilica for the sixth performance in our 2026 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. John Mitchell of Reston, VA, will perform. Upcoming Concerts August… Find out more »

2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: Andy Brown

August 16 @ 6:00 pm
Organ at the Basilica.
Join the Basilica for the seventh performance in our 2026 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. Andy Brown of Philadelphia, PA, will perform. Upcoming Concerts August… Find out more »

2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: Peter Latona

August 23 @ 6:00 pm
Peter Latona playing the organ.
Join the Basilica for the eighth performance in our 2026 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. Peter Latona of Washington, D.C., the Director of Music at… Find out more »

2026 Summer Organ Recital Series: Adam Chlebek

August 30 @ 6:00 pm
Adam Chlebek playing the organ in the Basilica
Join the Basilica for the ninth and final performance in our 2026 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. Adam Chlebek of Washington, D.C., the Assistant Director… Find out more »

November 2026

First Catholic Slovak Union Pilgrimage

November 14
Places to Pray this Lent
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, the First Catholic Slovak Union will celebrate their annual Pilgrimage Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. More details to follow. Find out more »

December 2026

Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage

December 5
On Saturday, December 5, 2026, the Haitian Catholic Community is invited to participate in the Annual Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage. More details to follow. Find out more »

Archdiocese of Washington Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 12
On Saturday, December 12, 2026, the Archdiocese of Washington invites pilgrims to participate in the 2026 Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. More details to follow. Find out more »
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