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SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00PM. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 19th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \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) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220307
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220208T200455Z
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UID:56403-1646524800-1646611199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00 PM. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 5th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church. \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) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Crypt Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220204
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220128T172303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56154-1643846400-1643932799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Feast of Saint Blaise and Blessing of the Throats 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Basilica on Thursday\, February 3\, for the Feast of Saint Blaise. During all Masses\, the faithful will have the opportunity to participate in the time-honored tradition of the Blessing of the Throats. \nMass Schedule\nMorning: \n7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. \nAfternoon: \n12:10 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-feast-of-saint-blaise-and-blessing-of-the-throats-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T173000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20211117T140044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:54015-1642699800-1642699800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2022 National Prayer Vigil for Life
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2022 National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 20-January 21. The Opening Mass will begin at 5:30 PM on January 20th in the Great Upper Church. The Most Reverend William E. Lori\, Archbishop of Baltimore\, and Chairman\, Committee on Pro-Life Activities will be the main celebrant and homilist. The Closing Mass will begin at 8:00 AM on January 21\, the celebrant and homilist will be His Eminence Sean Cardinal O’Malley\, OFM CAP.\, Archbishop of Boston. Both the Opening and Closing Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. To request vigil candles or donate to National Shrine\, click here. \n\n*** Reservations and concelebration by (Arch)Bishops and Priests is required.  \nSeating for the laity is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. *** \n\n2022 National Prayer Vigil for Life Schedule of Events\nOpening Mass – Thursday\, January 20\, 2022 \n5:15 PM – Chaplet of Divine Mercy (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \n5:30 PM – Opening Prayer Vigil for Life Mass (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \n7:00 PM – Holy Hour for Life (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \nOpening Mass Registration \nFor Clergy (Cardinal\, (Arch)Bishop\, Priest\, Deacon) registration\, please click here. \nFor Seminarian registration\, please click here. \nFor those who are planning to attend the Opening Prayer Vigil for Life\, please visit our Guidelines for Entry. \nClosing Mass – Friday\, January 21\, 2022 \n 8:00 AM – Closing Prayer Vigil for Life Mass (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \nClosing Mass Registration \nFor Clergy (Cardinal\, (Arch)Bishop\, Priest\, Deacon) registration\, please click here.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2022-national-prayer-vigil-for-life/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T133000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220111T220531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:55670-1642339800-1642339800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:National Rosary for Religious Freedom
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, January 16\, the United States will celebrate National Religious Freedom Day. Join us at 1:30 p.m. in turning to our Blessed Mother\, Mary\, who tenderly loves and protects her children\, in praying the Most Holy Rosary for religious freedom and ending acts of violence against Catholic institutions. This recitation of the Holy Rosary will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/national-rosary-for-religious-freedom/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20211217T181223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:55047-1641686400-1641772799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Baptism of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, January 9 as we celebrate The Baptism of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\nSaturday\, January 8 (Vigil) \n4:30 PM \nSunday\, January 9 \n7:30 AM \n9:00 AM \n10:30 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-baptism-of-the-lord-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211115T224248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:54137-1640995200-1641081599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Mary\, Mother of God
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary\, Mother of God. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: \nMass during the day \n\n\n\n7:00 am\n\n\n‌\n\n\n8:00 am\n\n\n‌\n\n\n12:10 pm\nSolemn Mass of Mary\, Mother of God*\n\n\n\n*The Solemn Mass of Mary\, Mother of God will be broadcast live at 12:10 pm ET on nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-mary-the-mother-of-god/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211227
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211013T221518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53339-1640476800-1640563199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, December 26th as we celebrate the Solemnity of The Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass \n7:30 AM \n9:00 AM \n10:30 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-solemnity-of-the-holy-family-of-jesus-mary-and-joseph-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211225T143000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211013T225223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53342-1640442600-1640442600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Misa de la Natividad del Señor
DESCRIPTION:La Basílica celebrará la Misa del día de Navidad en español a la 2:30 PM. El santo escarificio de la misa se retransmitirá en EWTN y nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/misa-de-la-natividad-del-senor-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211226
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211013T225540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53345-1640390400-1640476799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Mass on Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica will celebrate Christmas Day Mass at the following times: \n\n\n\n7:30 am\nCrypt Church\n\n\n‌\n\n\n9:00 am\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n‌\n\n\n10:30 am\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n‌\n\n\n*12:00 Noon\nSolemn Mass of Christmas Day – Great Upper Church\n\n\n‌\n\n\n*2:30 pm\nSolemn Spanish Christmas Mass\n\n\n‌\n\n\n4:30 pm\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n*This Mass will be broadcast live on nationalshrine.org/mass\, EWTN\, and The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Satellite Radio (Channel 129).
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-mass-on-christmas-day-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211225
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211013T220637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53336-1640304000-1640390399@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. \n\n\n\n4:30 pm\nVigil Mass of the Nativity of the Lord\n\n\n‌\n\n\n9:00 pm\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\n‌\n\n\n*10:00 pm\nChoral Meditations on the Nativity\n\n\n‌\n\n\n*10:30 pm\nSolemn Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve\n\n\n\n\n*Broadcast live on nationalshrine.org/mass\, EWTN\, and the National Shrine’s YouTube and Facebook pages. \n\n\n\n\n\nWatch on YouTube\n\n\nWatch on Facebook
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choral-meditations-on-the-nativity-and-solemn-mass-on-christmas-eve-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20210324T160042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:48391-1637798400-1637884799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 25th\, 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. The Shrine Shops will be closed all day. 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-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211102
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211025T171154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53569-1635724800-1635811199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of All Saints
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, November 1st for the Solemnity of All Saints. Masses will be celebrated at the following times: \nMass during the day (Monday\, November 1) \n7:00 AM  Crypt Church \n8:00 AM  Crypt Church \n12:10 PM\, Solemn Mass of All Saints (Broadcast live on EWTN and livestreamed at nationalshrine.org) Great Upper Church \n5:15 PM   Crypt Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-all-saints-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T100000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20210825T201650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:52157-1631959200-1631959200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Mass in Honor of 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join the Archdiocese of Washington and the region’s Filipino Community as we celebrate 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. The Recitation of the Holy rosary will take place at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 10:30 a.m. The celebrant and homilist for this Mass will be The Most Reverend Mario E. Dorsonville\, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. \n  \nView Flyer PDF\n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mass-in-honor-of-500-years-of-christianity-in-the-philippines/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210912
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210902T201134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:52291-1631318400-1631404799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:24th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 11th\, the Indian American Catholic Association will hold its 24th 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. \nSchedule: \nPROGRAM – PILGRIMAGE\n12:30 PM – Confessions (Upper Church)\n1:00 PM – Rosary (Upper Church)\n1:40 PM – Procession (Upper Church)\n2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Upper Church)\n3:30 PM – Blessing of Children (Crypt Church)\n4:00 PM – Novena to Our Lady Of Vailankanni (Crypt Church)\n5:00 PM – Community Reception (Caldwell Hall) \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/24th-annual-pilgrimage-to-our-lady-of-good-health/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210829T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210415T145750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:49142-1630260000-1630260000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2021 Summer Organ Recital Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2021 Organ Recital Series. Joel Kumro of Richmond\, Virginia\, will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 PM. \nThis event is in person only. \nDownload Organ Recital Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-summer-organ-recital-series-august-29/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210415T144913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:49139-1629655200-1629655200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2021 Summer Organ Recital Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2021 Organ Recital Series. Peter Latona\, the Basilica’s Director of Music will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 PM. \nThis event is in person only. \nDownload Organ Recital Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-summer-organ-recital-series-august-22/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210415T144523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:49137-1629050400-1629050400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2021 Summer Organ Recital Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2021 Organ Recital Series. Benjamin LaPrairie\, Associate Director of Music for the Basilica\, will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 PM. \nThis event is in person only. \nDownload Organ Recital Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-summer-organ-recital-series-august-15/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210324T144209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:48368-1629028800-1629028800@www.nationalshrine.org
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 on this Holy Day of Obligation for Mass: \nVigil Mass:\n4:30 p.m. (Saturday) \nMorning:\n7:30 a.m. \n9:00 a.m. \n10:30 a.m. \nAfternoon:\n12:00 noon – Solemn Mass on the Assumption of Mary \n2:30 p.m.- Misa en Español \n4:30 p.m. \nIf you are unable to join us in person\, you may also watch on the Eternal Word Television Network (please check your local listings) or you may join us live online on August 15 at 12:00 noon. \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210808T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210415T144334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:49135-1628445600-1628445600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2021 Summer Organ Recital Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2021 Organ Recital Series. Jonathan Embry of Helena\, Montana will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 PM. \nThis event is in person only. \nDownload Organ Recital Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-summer-organ-recital-series-august-8/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210803T195556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:51793-1628186400-1628186400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Mass for His Excellency Jovenel Moise\, 58th President of Haiti
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, August 5\, 2021 at 6:00 pm\, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in conjunction with the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti will host a Requiem Mass in memory of the 58th President of the Republic of Haiti\, His Excellency Jovenel Moïse. \n  \nView Press Release
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/memorial-mass-for-his-excellency-jovenel-moise-58th-president-of-haiti-2/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210414T142621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:49112-1627840800-1627840800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2021 Summer Organ Recital Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2021 Organ Recital Series. Charles Higgs of Milton\, Georgia will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 PM. \nThis event is in person only. \nDownload Organ Recital Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-summer-organ-recital-series-august-1/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210414T142222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:49110-1627236000-1627236000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2021 Summer Organ Recital Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2021 Organ Recital Series. Grace Kim of Ellicott City\, Maryland\, will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 PM. \nThis event is in person only. \n\nDownload Organ Recital Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-summer-organ-recital-series-july-25/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210718T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210414T141205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:49108-1626631200-1626631200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2021 Summer Organ Recital Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2021 Organ Recital Series. Virgil Barkauskas of Melville\, New York will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 PM. \nThis event is in person only. \n\nDownload Organ Recital Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-summer-organ-recital-series-july-18/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210711T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210414T140840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:49105-1626026400-1626026400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2021 Summer Organ Recital Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2021 Organ Recital Series. Leo Abbott of Boston\, Massachusetts will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 PM. \nView Program as PDF
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-summer-organ-recital-series-july-11/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalshrine.org/wp-content/uploads/Basilica-Winter-2021-36-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210704T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210704T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210414T134044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:49100-1625421600-1625421600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2021 Summer Organ Recital Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2021 Organ Recital Series. Andrew Vu\, the Assistant Director of Music of the Basilica will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 PM.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-summer-organ-recital-series-july-4/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210531
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210319T202724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:48080-1622332800-1622419199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the celebration of The Most Holy Trinity on Sunday\, May 30. \nMasses\n4:30 p.m. (Saturday\, May 29) \n7:30 a.m. \n9:00 a.m. \n12:00 noon —Solemn Mass with Schola (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \n2:30 p.m — Spanish (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \n4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-most-holy-trinity-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210524
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210319T200056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:48056-1621728000-1621814399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Pentecost
DESCRIPTION:After the Lord ascended into heaven\, the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles as they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks. Through the Holy Spirit’s power\, Peter preached his first sermon\, sharing the truth of the gospel and bringing many people to the faith. We invite you to join us for the celebration of Pentecost Sunday on Sunday\, May 23. \nMasses\n4:30 p.m. (Saturday\, May 22) \n7:30 a.m. \n9:00 a.m. \n12:00 noon —Solemn Mass with Schola (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \n2:30 p.m. — Spanish (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \n4:30 p.m. \nDue to ongoing restrictions due to COVID-19 that limit the number of attendees per Mass\, advance registration is required. To register please click here.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-pentecost/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210507T202738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:49643-1621252800-1621252800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Worldwide Rosary to Pray for an End to the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has been chosen by the Holy See to lead the worldwide recitation of the Rosary on Monday\, May 17\, at 12 noon ET/6pm Rome time\, in response to Pope Francis’ call for a “marathon” of prayer during the month of May “to ask for the end of the pandemic.” \nCardinal Wilton Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington and Chairman of the National Shrine Board of Trustees\, will prayerfully lead the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary from the Basilica’s Great Upper Church. \nWith the ability to accommodate 1\,000 people socially distanced in the Great Upper Church with other safety protocols in place\, the event is open to the public and the faithful are encouraged to join this vital prayer effort in person by registering at www.nationalshrine.org/mass-registration. \nFor those unable to attend in person\, the recitation of the Rosary will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass and will be shared with the Holy See for transmission throughout the world. \nFor additional information\, please view the press release.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/worldwide-rosary-to-pray-for-an-end-to-the-pandemic-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T163000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185239Z
CREATED:20210319T182402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185239Z
UID:48050-1621182600-1621182600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese for the Military Services USA Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass
DESCRIPTION:The Archdiocese for the Military Services USA will host its annual Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass on Sunday\, May 16. The pilgrimage will begin with the availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 3:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. Following the Sacrament of Reconciliation and a musical prelude\, the Most Rev. Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for 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. \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-military-services-usa-pilgrimage-and-memorial-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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