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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230407
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
UID:64958-1677024000-1677110399@www.nationalshrine.org
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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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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END:VEVENT
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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END:VEVENT
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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END:VEVENT
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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END:VEVENT
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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END:VEVENT
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTSTAMP:20241008T191059Z
CREATED:20220329T185901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T191059Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T120000
DTSTAMP:20230222T000121Z
CREATED:20220902T213451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T000121Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220911
DTSTAMP:20241008T190717Z
CREATED:20220329T185533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190717Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T180000
DTSTAMP:20220624T221302Z
CREATED:20220623T201558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T221302Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Summer Organ Recital Series – Lisa Mitchell Tyler
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the final performance in our 2022 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 28 at 6:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. Lisa Mitchell Tyler of Herndon\, Virginia will perform. \nLisa Mitchell Tyler\nLisa Mitchell Tyler is currently serving as Organist/Choir Director at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Potomac\, Maryland. Lisa began her organ studies in 1982 with William Neil of the National Symphony Orchestra. She continued her studies at Michigan State University with Corliss Arnold\, University of Michigan with James Kibbie\, and The Juilliard School with Leonard Raver\, organist with the New York Philharmonic. She currently studies with composer/organist Paul Leavitt. She has worked with brass musicians extensively\, performing several concerts with Chuck Seipp\, former trumpet soloist with The U.S. Army Band. Venues have included National City Christian Church in Washington\, D.C.\, Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington\, D.C. and St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Clifton\, VA. \nIn 2017\, she performed with trumpeter Phillip Snedecor of the Hartt School of Music at Grace Church in New York City\, NY. She has also presented concerts with A. Scott Wood of the Amadeus Concerts at National Presbyterian Church in Washington\, D.C.; The Brass of Peace under the direction of Sylvia Alimena at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land\, and under their founder Gilbert H. Mitchell at The National Cathedral; and a recital with Jeffrey Work\, Principal Trumpet of the Oregon Symphony\, at Cherrydale United Methodist Church in Arlington\, Virginia. She has performed for the Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and for the combined D.C. area AGO chapters during the annual Bach Marathon at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church. She is the recipient of a 2nd place award in the Community Keyboard Division of the Boulder Bach Festival’s 2020 World Bach Competition and a Semi-Finalist award in music from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts. She lives in Herndon with her husband and two children.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2022-summer-organ-recital-series-lisa-mitchell-tyler/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T180000
DTSTAMP:20220819T193254Z
CREATED:20220623T201123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T193254Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Summer Organ Recital Series – Monte Maxwell
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the eighth performance in our 2022 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 21 at 6:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. Monte Maxwell of Annapolis\, Maryland will perform. \nMonte Maxwell\nMonte Maxwell\, Chapel Organist\, Director of Chapel Music and the Midshipmen Symphony Orchestra\, began his service at the United States Naval Academy in 1997. \nMr. Maxwell\, a native of San Angelo\, Texas\, earned his Bachelor of Music Degree from Texas Christian University\, Fort Worth\, studying with Emmet G. Smith. He was then invited to study at the Curtis Institute of Music with John Weaver where he received an Artist Diploma\, Curtis’ highest degree. Mr. Maxwell earned his Master of Music Degree from the Juilliard School of Music in New York City\, also studying with John Weaver. While studying in Philadelphia\, Mr. Maxwell was an Associate Organist at the John Wanamaker Store\, playing the famed six-manual organ\, the largest playing organ in the world. \nAt the Naval Academy\, Mr. Maxwell serves as the principal organist for the Protestant and Catholic services as well as playing for weddings\, memorial services\, funerals\, and performances throughout the year. He commands the five-manual\, 268-rank organ in the main chapel\, which has recently undergone substantial enhancement under his direction and design. His additional responsibilities include working with the Protestant and Catholic Chapel Choirs\, the Protestant Chapel Chorale\, the Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs\, and conducting the annual winter musical theater productions as well as the Naval Academy Midshipmen Symphony Orchestra. He oversees the annual Chapel Organ Concert series which features guest performing artists from across the United States. He has also served as the Chairman of the Naval Academy Music Department and Director of Instrumental Activities. \nMr. Maxwell’s annual All Saints’ Day Organ Concert has become a staple of the Naval Academy and greater Annapolis cultural community. The standing-room-only event drew some 3\,000 people into the Naval Academy Chapel in 1998\, breaking all records in attendance for any event throughout the Chapel’s history. Due to the popularity of this event\, the Academy now offers two ticketed performances of this concert each year. He has performed in the United States\, South America\, Eastern and Western Europe\, and Canada\, and is an active member of the American Guild of Organists. In his free time\, Mr. Maxwell is an avid roller coaster enthusiast and a member of the American Coaster Enthusiasts. \nDownload Summer Organ Recital Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2022-summer-organ-recital-series-monte-maxwell/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220816
DTSTAMP:20241008T190142Z
CREATED:20220707T191050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190142Z
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SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DESCRIPTION:On August 15\, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us for Mass: \n7:00 a.m.          Mass in the Crypt Church \n8:00 a.m.          Mass in the Crypt Church \n12:10 p.m.        Solemn Mass on the Assumption of Mary \n                           Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA    \n                           Celebrant and Homilist \n                           Great Upper Church \n                           Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass and Broadcast on EWTN \n5:15 p.m.          Mass in the Crypt Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220814T180000
DTSTAMP:20220811T224208Z
CREATED:20220623T200750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T224208Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Summer Organ Recital Series – Benjamin LaPrairie
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the seventh performance in our 2022 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 14 at 6:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. Benjamin LaPrairie\, Associate Director of Music at the Basilica\, will perform. \nBenjamin LaPrairie\nBenjamin LaPrairie serves as Associate Director of Music at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington\, D.C. Since 2011\, he has assisted in the leadership of the music department and has regularly accompanied daily\, Sunday\, and other special Masses throughout the year. Notable liturgies include the Canonization Mass of Saint Junípero Serra\, celebrated by Pope Francis\, and the Funeral Mass of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. In May of 2019\, Benjamin performed with the Choir of the Basilica in concerts and liturgies in Rome for the commemoration of 35 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Holy See. Previous posts include Principal Organist at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Washington\, D.C.\, and Director of Music at St. Patrick Catholic Church in St. Charles\, Illinois. \nAs a composer\, Benjamin’s works have been performed by the Choir\, Brass\, and Orchestra of the Basilica\, and have been recorded and broadcast worldwide on EWTN\, Salt & Light Media\, and CatholicTV. His setting of Christus Vincit was premiered upon the entrance of Pope Francis into the Great Upper Church of the National Shrine in September of 2015. Recent works include a new setting of Ye Sons and Daughters for the Choir and Orchestra of the Basilica\, and a setting of Joy to the World for the choirs and orchestra of The Catholic University of America. As an organist\, Benjamin has performed throughout the United States and abroad\, and has been featured as a soloist with the Pine Mountain Music Festival\, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City\, NJ\, and at the Kennedy Center in Washington\, DC in a performance of Louis Vierne’s Messe Solennelle. Upcoming events include the Eccles Organ Festival at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City\, UT\, the organ dedication series at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Clifton\, VA\, and the premiere of a new Mass setting commissioned for the centennial of St. Francis of Assisi Church in New Orleans\, LA. \nA native of Michigan\, Benjamin is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music\, Theater\, and Dance\, where he studied organ with Robert Glasgow\, harpsichord with Edward Parmentier\, and conducting with Jerry Blackstone and Steven Davis. He received a Master of Music degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Music\, where he studied organ with John Walker\, and was the recipient of the Bruce R. Eicher Prize in Organ. In the fall of 2019\, Benjamin was appointed Lecturer in Organ at The Catholic University of America Rome School of Music\, Drama\, and Art. \nDownload Summer Organ Recital Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2022-summer-organ-recital-series-benjamin-laprairie/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T180000
DTSTAMP:20220805T214942Z
CREATED:20220623T200314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T214942Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Summer Organ Recital Series – Nicholas Capozzoli
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the sixth performance in our 2022 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 7 at 6:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. Nicholas Capozzoli of Montreal\, Canada will perform. \nNicholas Capozzoli\nNicholas Capozzoli has established himself as a solo organist\, collaborative artist\, and scholar with great distinction and versatility. His artistic accomplishments have been recognized throughout North America\, garnering prizes in the Canadian International Organ Competition\, Taylor Organ Competition\, AGO/Quimby Competition for Young Organists\, and Carol Teti Memorial Organ Competition. An advocate for research into music by female and marginalized composers\, his doctoral thesis on the life and music of Claire Delbos (1906-1959) is the first study of its kind. A chapter of this paper was awarded Second Prize in the Dean’s Essay Competition at McGill University. Nicholas is a member of The Diapason’s “20 under 30 Class of 2015\,” which recognizes individuals under the age of 30 who have made significant contributions to the fields of organ\, harpsichord\, and church music. He is also featured in the critically acclaimed CBC documentary “Pipe Dreams.” \nNicholas has performed in esteemed venues including Maison Symphonique (Montreal\, QC)\, Washington National Cathedral (Washington\, DC)\, St. Paul’s Bloor Street (Toronto\, ON)\, Orgelpark (Amsterdam\, NL)\, and the Musée des Augustins (Toulouse\, France). He appears as a solo artist at major festivals and conferences\, including the 2019 Organix Festival\, 2017 AGO/RCCO Montreal Organ Festival\, 2016 Historical Keyboard Society of North America conference\, 2014 AGO National Convention\, 2014 Piccolo Spoleto Festival “L’Organo Series\,” and the 2013 NPM Convention. He has presented workshops for the 2020 AGO OrganFest\, SUNY Potsdam\, and the Binghamton AGO chapter. \nNicholas holds a Doctor of Music in Performance Studies from McGill University\, as well as degrees in historical performance and organ from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. His teachers include Hans-Ola Ericsson\, James David Christie\, and Webb Wiggins. While at Oberlin\, he taught secondary organ and harpsichord students and served as an instructor at two summer academies. He is the recipient of Oberlin College’s Selby Harlan Houston Prize (excellence in organ and music theory)\, Friends of the Library Excellence in Research Award\, James H. Hall Prize in Musicology\, Pi Kappa Lambda Prize for Musicianship\, and Earl L. Russell Award in Historical Performance. An avid collaborator with vocalists and instrumentalists\, Nicholas was the musical director for Oberlin’s production of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. He has also played with the Oberlin Baroque Orchestra\, Opera McGill\, and the Montreal choirs Musica Orbium and One Equall Musick. \nNicholas is Director of Music at Christ Church Cathedral\, Montreal\, where he oversees one of Canada’s busiest liturgical music programs. He is also Director of Chapel Music at the Montreal Diocesan Theological College and Associate Editor for the online journal Vox Humana. Nicholas is represented exclusively by Seven Eight Artists. \nDownload Summer Organ Recital Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2022-summer-organ-recital-series-nicholas-capozzoli/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T180000
DTSTAMP:20220729T204855Z
CREATED:20220623T200012Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Summer Organ Recital Series – Paul Hardy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the fifth performance in our 2022 Summer Organ Recital Series on July 31 at 6:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. Paul Hardy of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington\, D.C. will perform. \nPaul Hardy\nPaul Hardy studied organ with Dr. Robert Grogan and has been the Principal Organist of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle since 2000. While serving as organist at the cathedral\, he provided organ music for the funeral mass of the Chief Justice of the United States\, William Rehnquist\, as well as for National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski\, Senator Paul Laxalt and journalist Cokie Roberts. He was honored to accompany the Papal midday prayer at the Cathedral on the occasion of Pope Francis’s September 2015 visit to Washington. Paul was recently privileged to be organist at the early morning Inauguration Day Mass for President-Elect Joseph Biden and Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris. At that same Mass\, Paul had the honor of accompanying the esteemed award-winning soprano and world-renowned opera star\, Renée Fleming. \nPaul is a frequent recitalist on both piano and organ. He coordinates the music for the many weddings at the Cathedral and assists the musicians at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as organist and carillonneur. He also serves as a database and ETL developer at American University in the Office of Information Technology. \nDownload Summer Organ Recital Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2022-summer-organ-recital-series-paul-hardy/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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