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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260921T190457
CREATED:20260219T234504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T214808Z
UID:110056-1790380800-1790467199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, for the annual Rosary Pilgrimage at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The Rosary Pilgrimage is a full-day\, national event celebrating Our Lady and the Rosary in Washington\, D.C.\, led by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. \nMore details to follow. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/dominican-rosary-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260921T190457
CREATED:20251204T024812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180850Z
UID:106449-1790467200-1790553599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, September 26\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 27\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*\nMass of Thanksgiving for the Beatification of Fulton Sheen – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Iglesia de la Cripta\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: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/twenty-sixth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260902T224744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T205013Z
UID:116418-1790510400-1790510400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Mass of Thanksgiving for the Beatification of Fulton J. Sheen
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica in commemorating the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 12:00 Noon. The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. \nThis Mass will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mass-of-thanksgiving-for-the-beatification-of-fulton-sheen/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T025239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T223019Z
UID:106451-1791072000-1791158399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, October 3\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 4\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 – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\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: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/twenty-seventh-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260219T234640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T214813Z
UID:110058-1791590400-1791676799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Conventual Franciscan Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 10\, 2026\, we welcome the Conventual Franciscans to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for their annual pilgrimage. \nMore details to follow. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/conventual-franciscan-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T025520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T214116Z
UID:106453-1791676800-1791763199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, October 10\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 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 – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\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: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/twenty-eighth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260122T204742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T202002Z
UID:108978-1791763200-1791849599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Anniversary of the Granting of the Title of Minor Basilica
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on Monday\, October 12\, as we mark the anniversary of the elevation of the National Shrine to the rank of a minor basilica. \nMonday\, October 12\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSpecial Plenary Indulgence\nOn this day in 1990\, Pope John Paul II granted to this National Shrine the title of Minor Basilica. On the Anniversary of the Granting of the Title Basilica\, a plenary indulgence may be obtained. The faithful who are able to devoutly visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on this day and who\, while within this Church\, participate in any sacred rite or at least recite the Lord’s Prayer and the Profession of Faith\, may obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession\, Eucharistic Communion\, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father). (Domus Ecclesiae\, 9 November\, 1989). \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/anniversary-of-the-granting-of-the-title-of-minor-basilica-2026/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260711T003414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T222437Z
UID:114976-1792195200-1792281599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Paterson Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, the faithful of the Diocese of Paterson are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \nMore details to follow. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-paterson-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T025959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T181241Z
UID:106457-1792281600-1792367999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, October 17\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 18\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 – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\nPeregrinación a Nuestra Señora del Pilar\nReverendisimo Luis Miguel Romero Fernández\, obispo auxiliar de Rockville Centre – Celebrante principal y homilista\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: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/twenty-ninth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260711T003738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T222443Z
UID:114979-1792800000-1792886399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Richmond Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, the faithful of the Diocese of Richmond are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \nMore details to follow. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-richmond-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T030306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T223043Z
UID:106459-1792886400-1792972799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, October 24\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 25\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 – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\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: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/thirtieth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260122T205913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T232740Z
UID:108983-1793491200-1793577599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of All Saints
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints. \nSaturday\, October 31\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, November 1\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 All Saints – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Gabriele G. Caccia\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\nMisa Solemne de Todos Los Santos – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-all-saints-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260122T211357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T232833Z
UID:108989-1793577600-1793663999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, November 2\, we invite you to join us for The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. The Mass schedule is as follows: \nMonday\, November 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.*\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – The Blessed Sacrament Chapel\n\n\n6:00 p.m.*\nChoral Concert for the Commemoration of All Souls – Crypt Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \n\nSpecial Plenary Indulgence\nA plenary indulgence\, is granted to the faithful\, applicable only to the souls in purgatory\, who\, on any and each day from November 1 to 8\, devoutly visit a cemetery and pray\, if only mentally\, for the departed; on All Souls’ Day (or\, according to the judgment of the ordinary\, on the Sunday preceding or following it\, or on the solemnity of All Saints)\, devoutly visit a church or an oratory and recite an Our Father and the Creed. To acquire a plenary indulgence\, it is necessary to perform the work to which the indulgence is attached and to fulfill three conditions: sacramental confession\, Eucharistic Communion and prayer for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. (Manual of Indulgences\, 29) \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-commemoration-of-all-the-faithful-departed-all-souls-day-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260711T004159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T222448Z
UID:114983-1794009600-1794095999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Camden Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, 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. \nMore details to follow. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-camden-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T031030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T223250Z
UID:106462-1794096000-1794182399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, November 7\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, November 8\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 – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\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: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/thirty-second-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T223256Z
UID:106476-1794700800-1794787199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, November 14\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, November 15\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 – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\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: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/thirty-third-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260122T190403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201409Z
UID:108954-1795132800-1795219199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Anniversary of the Dedication of the National Shrine
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica as we celebrate the 67th Anniversary of the Dedication of the National Shrine. \nFriday\, November 20\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\n  \n\n Special Plenary Indulgence\nOn this day in 1959\, the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception was dedicated. On the Anniversary of the Dedication of the National Shrine\, a plenary indulgence may be obtained. The faithful who are able to devoutly visit the National Shrine on this day and who\, while within this Church\, participate in any sacred rite or at least recite the Lord’s Prayer and the Profession of Faith\, may obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession\, Eucharistic Communion\, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father). (Domus Ecclesiae\, 9 November\, 1989). \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/anniversary-of-the-dedication-of-the-national-shrine-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T183721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T223301Z
UID:106479-1795305600-1795391999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ\, King of the Universe
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ\, King of the Universe. \nSaturday\, November 21\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, November 22\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 – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\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: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-our-lord-jesus-christ-king-of-the-universe-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260219T235038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T214822Z
UID:110063-1795651200-1795737599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica is open on Thanksgiving Day. We invite you to join us this day and give thanks to God in the Holy Mass\, for the sacrament in which we partake of\, the Holy Eucharist\, means first of all\, thanksgiving. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\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. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/thanksgiving-day-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T183914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T223306Z
UID:106481-1795910400-1795996799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the First Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, November 28\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, November 29\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 – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-sunday-of-advent-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260220T000520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T214826Z
UID:110067-1796342400-1796428799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Holy Childhood Association Artwork Awards
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, December 4\, 2026\, the Holy Childhood Association will host its 2026 Artwork Awards at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception. Opening remarks and the conferral of awards in Memorial Hall will be followed by Mass in the Crypt Church. \nMore details to follow. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-childhood-association-artwork-awards-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260220T000701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T214830Z
UID:110069-1796428800-1796515199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 5\, 2026\, the Haitian Catholic Community is invited to participate in the Annual Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage. \nMore details to follow. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/haitian-catholic-community-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T184050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T223422Z
UID:106483-1796515200-1796601599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 5\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 6\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 – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-of-advent-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260122T212043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T233357Z
UID:108994-1796688000-1796774399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Patronal feast day of the Basilica and of the United States of America\, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. \nMonday\, December 7\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 8\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\nDocent Commissioning Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Gabriele G. Caccia\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Inmaculada Concepción – Gran Iglesia Superior\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nSpecial Plenary Indulgence\nThe faithful who are able to devoutly visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and who\, while within this church\, participate in any sacred rite or at least recite the Lord’s Prayer and the Profession of Faith\, may obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession\, Eucharistic Communion\, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father). (Domus Ecclesiae\, 9 November\, 1989). \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20260220T000954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T214833Z
UID:110071-1797033600-1797119999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 12\, 2026\, the Archdiocese of Washington invites pilgrims to participate in the 2026 Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe\, Patroness of the Americas. \nMore details to follow. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-walk-with-mary-pilgrimage-in-honor-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-2026/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T184721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T233113Z
UID:106485-1797120000-1797206399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 12\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 13\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 – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-advent-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T185402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T223434Z
UID:106487-1797724800-1797811199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 19\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 20\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 – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-advent-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T190003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T223440Z
UID:106489-1798070400-1798156799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. \nThe Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass of the Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church\n\n\n9:00 p.m.\nMusical Meditations on the Nativity in the Great Upper Church\, featuring the Knights Tower Carillon and Benjamin LaPrairie and Adam Chlebek on the Gallery Organs.\n\n\n10:00 p.m.*\nChoral Meditations on the Nativity – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass during the Night of the Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-the-lord-christmas-eve-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T190255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T223447Z
UID:106491-1798156800-1798243199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:“For a child is born to us\, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor\, God-Hero\, Father-Forever\, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:5 \nWe invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord on Christmas Day. \nMass During the Day\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 Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Natividad del Señor – Gran Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nThere are no Confessions scheduled on Christmas Day. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-the-lord-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261228
DTSTAMP:20260921T190458
CREATED:20251204T190516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T223453Z
UID:106493-1798329600-1798415999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph. \nSaturday\, December 26\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 27\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 Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Sagrada Familia de Jesús\, María\, y José – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \n
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-feast-of-the-holy-family-of-jesus-mary-and-joseph-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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