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SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi.) The Solemn Mass of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ will be celebrated at 12 noon in the Great Upper Church. \nSaturday\, June 10\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 11\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 Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne del Santísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo – 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-body-and-blood-of-christ/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185057Z
UID:66997-1681668000-1681668000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Octave Day of Easter Concert
DESCRIPTION:Please join the National Shrine on Divine Mercy Sunday\, April 16\, 2023\, for our annual Octave Day of Easter Concert. Michael Hey\, Associate Director of Music and Organist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York\, will perform. \nMichael Hey\nDescribed as “flashy” and “exciting” (The American Organist)\, concert organist Michael Hey has been increasingly visible on U.S. and international concert stages. Michael has performed solo organ recitals at Lincoln Center (New York)\, the Kimmel Center (Philadelphia)\, the Kennedy Center (Washington D.C.) and Davies Hall (San Francisco). He graduated in 2014 from The Juilliard School where he received both his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in organ performance under Paul Jacobs. Within one year of his graduation\, he was appointed Associate Director of Music and Organist of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City\, where one of his first major tasks was to play organ for Vespers and Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Madison Square Garden for the first U.S. visit of Pope Francis. In September 2017\, Michael received first prize in the First Shanghai Conservatory of Music International Organ Competition. In 2019\, he performed solo recitals for the NYCAGO and two regional conventions for the American Guild of Organists. He also performs duo recitals with violinist Christiana Liberis.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-octave-day-of-easter-concert-2023/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
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SUMMARY:Divine Mercy Sunday
DESCRIPTION:As we conclude the Easter Octave\, we celebrate and give thanks to our almighty God for His mercy that was bestowed upon us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Solemn Mass of Divine Mercy at 12 noon will be celebrated by Bishop Paul Loverde\, Bishop Emeritus of Arlington\, VA\, in the Great Upper Church. \nJoin us also at 6 p.m. for the Octave Day of Easter Organ Recital\, featuring guest organist Michael T.C. Hey of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. \nSaturday\, April 15\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 16\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 Divine Mercy – Great Upper Church\nBishop Paul Loverde\, Bishop Emeritus of Arlington\, VA\nCelebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de Misericordia Divina – 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\n6:00 p.m.*\nOctave Day of Easter Organ Recital – Great Upper Church\nMichael T. C. Hey\nAssociate Director of Music at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral\, NY\nOrganist\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. – 2:15 p.m. in Spanish\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/divine-mercy-sunday-2023/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230410
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:Alleluia! He is Risen! We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. \nMass During the Day\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of Easter – Great Upper Church\nCardinal Wilton Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de Pascua – Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Timothy P. Broglio\, Arzobispo para los Servicios Militares\, EE.UU. – Celebrante y homilista\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast on EWTN. \nPlease note: there are no confessions on Easter Sunday.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/easter-sunday-2023/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230409
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us as we prepare our hearts for and celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection. \nConfessions\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation:\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nChapel of Our Lady of Hostyn\n\n\n\nSolemn Easter Vigil\nWe invite you to join us as we celebrate the first liturgical celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord\, 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 Brass of the Basilica will provide sacred music for the solemn liturgy. This Liturgy will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live on EWTN. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n8:00 p.m.\nSolemn Easter Vigil – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-saturday-2023/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230408
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us as we commemorate the earthly death of our Lord. \nPlease note: there are no Masses on Good Friday.  \nConfessions\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation:\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nChapel of Our Lady of Hostyn\n\n\n\nStations of the Cross\nWe invite you to join us in this somber remembrance of the via crucis of Jesus on his way to Calvary. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation:\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n\nOrgan Meditation on the Passion\nJoin the Basilica in an Organ Meditation on the Passion. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation:\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\nChoral Meditations on the Passion\nJoin the Basilica Choir in a Choral Prelude to the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation:\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\nLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion\nOn this most sorrowful day of the Paschal Triduum\, the faithful gather to commemorate the earthly death of our Lord. This Liturgy will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live on EWTN. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Presider\nReverend Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica – Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/good-friday-2023/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
CREATED:20230110T031337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185057Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare our hearts and minds at the Table of the Lord\, we invite you to join us for these solemn practices to enter into the sacred Triduum. \nConfessions\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation:\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nChapel of Our Lady of Hostyn\n\n\n\nChoral Meditations on Eucharistic Themes\nJoin the Basilica Choir in a Choral Prelude to the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation:\n\n\n5:30 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n\n\nSolemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper\nFor this first liturgical celebration of the Paschal Triduum\, the faithful will gather to commemorate Jesus’ Last Supper with the Apostles. During the Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, the ritual washing of the feet will take place. This Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live on EWTN. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n6:00 p.m.\nSolemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-thursday-2023/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
CREATED:20230110T021703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185057Z
UID:65561-1679702400-1679788799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nMass During the Day (Saturday\, March 25)\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n\nConfessions will be heard 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-annunciation-of-the-lord/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
CREATED:20230110T020935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185057Z
UID:65557-1678924800-1679183999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion
DESCRIPTION:In observance of Pope Francis’ annual Lenten initiative “24 Hours for the Lord\,” the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again host 40 Hours Devotion. \nThe Basilica’s “24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion” Lenten observance will begin with an Opening Mass on Thursday\, March 16\, at 5:15 p.m. The observance will conclude with a Closing Mass celebrated by Cardinal Wilton Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington\, on Saturday\, March 18\, at 4:30 p.m. \nAfter the Opening Mass\, Adoration will take place continuously\, to include overnight hours\, through the Closing Mass on Saturday\, March 18\, at 4:30 p.m. The Closing Mass will conclude with a Eucharistic Procession through the Great Upper Church followed by Solemn Benediction. \nThe Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during the Basilica’s regularly scheduled hours in the Chapel of Our Lady of Hostyn\, the Confessional Chapel. \nThe faithful are invited to spend time in Adoration before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament during the National Shrine’s 40 Hours Devotion in observance of Pope Francis’ “24 Hours for the Lord” initiative. \n\n40 Hours Devotion Opening Mass Program\n40 Hours Devotion Closing Mass Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/24-hours-for-the-lord-40-hours-devotion-2023/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T190000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
CREATED:20230110T001400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185057Z
UID:65547-1678474800-1678474800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:National Symphony Orchestra: Community Concert at the Basilica
DESCRIPTION:National Symphony Orchestra: Community Concert at the Basilica \n\nLocation: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\nAddress: 400 Michigan Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, D.C. 20017\nDate: Friday\, March 10\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m.\nPerformance Duration: 65-70 minutes\, with no intermission\nCost: Free\nParking Information: View accessibility information & parking lot map
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/nso-community-concert-at-the-basilica-2023/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230223
DTSTAMP:20241008T190002Z
CREATED:20221220T004230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190002Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for Mass and the Imposition of Ashes as we enter into the Season of Lent. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: \nAsh Wednesday (February 22)\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.*\nGreat Upper Church\, Choir\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\, Choir\n\n\n\nConfessions will be heard in the Confessional Chapel from 9am – 12 noon\, and from 1pm – 5pm. \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ash-wednesday-2023/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTSTAMP:20241008T190733Z
CREATED:20221220T002522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190733Z
UID:64950-1675296000-1675382399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Thursday\, February 2nd. Mass will be celebrated at the following times in the Crypt Church: \n\n\n\nMass Times:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\n\n\n12:10 p.m.\n\n\n5:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/feast-of-the-presentation-of-the-lord/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T121000
DTSTAMP:20230222T000119Z
CREATED:20230103T214530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T000119Z
UID:65376-1672920600-1672920600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Mass of Thanksgiving for the Life of Pope Benedict XVI
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday\, January 5th\, for a Mass of Thanksgiving for the Life of Pope Benedict XVI. Archbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will celebrate the Mass in Basilica’s Great Upper Church in honor of the late Holy Father. The Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. View press release here. \n  \nDownload the Mass Leaflet
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mass-of-thanksgiving-for-the-life-of-pope-benedict-xvi/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20241008T190458Z
CREATED:20221219T235457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190458Z
UID:64943-1672531200-1672617599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Mary\, the Holy Mother of God
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary\, the Holy Mother of God. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, December 31)\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n\nMass During the Day (Sunday\, January 1)\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass of Mary\, Mother of God – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa en Español – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-mary-the-holy-mother-of-god-2023/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221226
DTSTAMP:20241008T190814Z
CREATED:20221017T223801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190814Z
UID:63342-1671926400-1672012799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord on December 25th. \nSchedule:\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of Christmas Day – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nSolemn Spanish Christmas Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.*\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n*This Mass will be broadcast live on nationalshrine.org/mass\, and EWTN.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-the-lord/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221225
DTSTAMP:20230222T000120Z
CREATED:20221017T222054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T000120Z
UID:63334-1671840000-1671926399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choral Meditations on the Nativity and Solemn Mass on Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us on December 24\, as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior\, Jesus Christ. \nSchedule of Events:\n\n\n\nTime:\nEvent:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass of the Nativity of the Lord\n\n\n9:00 p.m.\nMusical Meditations on the Nativity in the Great Upper Church with music from the Knights Tower Carillon by Basilica Carillonneur Robert Grogan and from the Gallery Organs by Basilica Organists Benjamin LaPrairie and Andrew Vu.\n\n\n10:00 p.m.*\nChoral Meditations on the Nativity\n\n\n10:30 p.m.*\nSolemn Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve\n\n\n\n*Broadcast live on nationalshrine.org/mass\, EWTN\, and the National Shrine’s YouTube and Facebook pages.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choral-meditations-on-the-nativity-and-solemn-mass-on-christmas-eve-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T163000
DTSTAMP:20241008T190305Z
CREATED:20221017T221543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190305Z
UID:63332-1671381000-1671381000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Blessing of the Bambinelli
DESCRIPTION:Following in the Papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square\, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the Bambinelli on Sunday\, December 18\, 2022\, following the 4:30 p.m. Mass. The faithful are invited to bring the Baby Jesus from their Nativity scenes to be blessed at the National Shrine on this Fourth Sunday of Advent and the lighting of the Christmas Tree.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/blessing-of-the-bambinelli/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221211
DTSTAMP:20241008T190437Z
CREATED:20220330T190042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190437Z
UID:58039-1670630400-1670716799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 10th\, 2022\, the Faithful of the Archdiocese of Washington will hold their annual Walk with Mary procession and Mass to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe\, Patroness of the Americas. All are welcome to join. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-walk-with-mary-pilgrimage-in-honor-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221209
DTSTAMP:20241008T190329Z
CREATED:20221017T220038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190329Z
UID:63326-1670457600-1670543999@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. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: \n5:15 pm           Vigil Mass – Great Upper Church \n7:00 am            Crypt Church \n‌8:00 am            Crypt Church \n‌12:00 Noon*    Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception — Great Upper Church \n2:30 pm*          Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception (Spanish) — Great Upper Church \n‌5:15 pm           Great Upper Church \n*This Mass will be broadcast live on nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T190000
DTSTAMP:20221128T213209Z
CREATED:20221128T190904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T213209Z
UID:64402-1670007600-1670007600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Catholic University of America Annual Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by The Catholic University of America\, this event draws standing-room-only crowds and raises thousands of dollars each year for a designated charity. This year\, all funds raised will benefit St. Ann’s Center for Children\, Youth\, and Families. Join us in welcoming the Christmas season with this festive concert. \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/cua-annual-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20241008T190508Z
CREATED:20221017T214934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190508Z
UID:63324-1669248000-1669334399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Schedule
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 24th\, 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 \n12:00 PM Mass – Great Upper Church \nPlease note that on Thanksgiving Day there are no Confessions\, and the Shrine Shops will be closed all day. The Basilica will close at 3:00 PM.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/thanksgiving-day-schedule-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTSTAMP:20241008T190925Z
CREATED:20220330T185452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190925Z
UID:58032-1668211200-1668297599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Trenton Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 12th\, 2022\, the faithful of the Diocese of Trenton are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Most Rev. David M. O’Connell\, C.M.\, Bishop of Trenton\, will be the principal celebrant of the Pilgrimage Mass. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-trenton-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221103
DTSTAMP:20241008T190938Z
CREATED:20221017T214616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190938Z
UID:63321-1667347200-1667433599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, November 2nd\, we invite you to join us for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. The Mass schedule of the day is as follows: \n7:00 AM  – Crypt Church \n8:00 AM  – Crypt Church \n12:10 PM – Solemn Mass of All Souls \n5:15 PM – Crypt Church \n7:00 PM – Choral Concert for the Commemoration of All Souls
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/commemoration-of-all-souls-day-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221030
DTSTAMP:20241008T191003Z
CREATED:20220330T185233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T191003Z
UID:58029-1667001600-1667087999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Camden Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 29th\, 2022\, the faithful of the Diocese of Camden are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Most Rev. Dennis J. Sullivan\, Bishop of Camden\, will be the principal celebrant of the Pilgrimage Mass. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-camden-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221016
DTSTAMP:20241008T190446Z
CREATED:20220330T184717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190446Z
UID:58025-1665792000-1665878399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Philadelphia Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 15th\, 2022\, 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. Most Rev. Nelson J. Perez\, Archbishop of Philadelphia\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist of the Pilgrimage Mass. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-philadelphia-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTSTAMP:20241008T191009Z
CREATED:20220330T184512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T191009Z
UID:58023-1665187200-1665273599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Pittsburgh Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 8th\, 2022\, the faithful of the Diocese of Pittsburgh are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Most Rev. David A. Zubik\, Bishop of Pittsburgh\, will be the principal celebrant of the Pilgrimage Mass. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-pittsburgh-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221002
DTSTAMP:20230222T000121Z
CREATED:20220921T204409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T000121Z
UID:62660-1664582400-1664668799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:International Day of Prayer and Fasting
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception invites you to join us for the International Day of Prayer and Fasting on Saturday\, October 1st\, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET. \nSchedule of Events:\n\n\n\nTime:\nEvent:\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00 a.m.\nExposition of The Blessed Sacrament & Eucharistic Procession\n\n\n9:00 – 9:15 a.m.\nIntroduction and Welcome – Ted & Maureen Flynn\n\n\n9:15 – 9:45 a.m.\nRosary – The Luminous Mysteries\n\n\n9:30 – 11:30 a.m.\nConfessions available in side chapels\n\n\n9:45 – 10:30 a.m.\nSpeaker – Rev. Francis J. Peffley\n\n\n10:30 – 11:15 a.m.\nSpeaker – Dr. Segunda Acosta\n\n\n11:15 – 11:45 a.m.\nRosary – The Joyful Mysteries\n\n\n11:45 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.\nSpeaker – Ted Flynn\n\n\n12:30 – 12:40 p.m.\nAria Music Ministry\n\n\n12:40 – 12:50 p.m.\nLegion of Mary Prayers and Benediction by Deacon Orlando Barros\n\n\n12:50 – 1:00 p.m.\nProcession of The Nations\n\n\n1:00 – 2:15 p.m.\nMass – Most Rev. Joseph L. Coffey\, Auxiliary Bishop for the Military Services\, USA\, Celebrant and Homilist\n\n\n2:15 – 3:15 p.m.\nConfessions available in side chapels\n\n\n2:30 – 3:10 p.m.\nSpeakers – Dave and Joan Maroney\n\n\n3:10 – 3:20 p.m.\nDivine Mercy Chaplet\n\n\n3:20 p.m.\nBenediction
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/international-day-of-prayer-and-fasting-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTSTAMP:20241008T191059Z
CREATED:20220329T185901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T191059Z
UID:57890-1663372800-1663459199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Anniversary Pilgrimage to Our Mother of Africa
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 17th\, 2022\, the National Black Catholic Congress will hold a 25th Anniversary Pilgrimage to the Mother of Africa Chapel.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/anniversary-pilgrimage-to-our-mother-of-africa/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T120000
DTSTAMP:20230222T000121Z
CREATED:20220902T213451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T000121Z
UID:62045-1662897600-1662897600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Saint Teresa of Calcutta 25th Anniversary Memorial Mass
DESCRIPTION:Please join the National Shrine in commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Death of St. Teresa of Calcutta at the Noon Mass on Sunday September 11\, with his Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington and Chairman of the National Shrine Board of Trustees.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mother-teresa-anniversary-memorial-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220911
DTSTAMP:20241008T190717Z
CREATED:20220329T185533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190717Z
UID:57884-1662768000-1662854399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:25th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 10th\, 2022\, the Indian American Catholic Association will hold its 25th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health. This Marian day of devotion to Our Lady of Vailankanni\, devotees will participate in Holy Mass\, a Blessing of Children\, and the recitation of the Novena to Our Lady of Vailankanni.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/25th-annual-pilgrimage-to-our-lady-of-good-health/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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END:VCALENDAR