April 2019
Palm Sunday
As we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, we rejoice in Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As…
Find out more »Holy Thursday
As we prepare our hearts and minds for the sacred Triduum, we invite you to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Find out more »Good Friday
We invite you to partake in the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion beginning at 3:00pm on Friday, April 19. The Most Reverend...
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Extended Confessions: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Solemn Easter Vigil Mass: 8:00 pm, Great Upper Church The Most Rev. Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio…
Find out more »Easter Sunday
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National…
Find out more »November 2019
Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule
On Thursday, November 28, we invite you to join us on the Thanksgiving holiday for Holy Mass. The Mass schedule…
Find out more »April 2020
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday
We invite you to join us online at www.nationalshrine.org/mass for the Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 p.m.,…
Find out more »Third Sunday of Easter – Solemn Mass and Devotions
We invite you to join us online for the Third Sunday of Easter. The Solemn Mass will be livestreamed at…
Find out more »December 2020
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us in celebrating our Patronal Feast…
Find out more »November 2021
First Sunday of Advent and Vespers
Joyfully waiting for the coming of the Divine Messiah, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers.…
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Third Sunday of Advent and Vespers
Joyfully waiting for the coming of the Divine Messiah, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers.…
Find out more »March 2022
Ash Wednesday 2022
As we enter the penitential season of Lent, we invite you to join us for Holy Mass. Imposition of Ashes…
Find out more »October 2022
Dedication of “The Home Coming”
Please join the Basilica as we dedicate the latest addition to the exterior artwork of the National Shrine, The Home…
Find out more »Diocese of Allentown Pilgrimage
On Thursday, October 6th, 2022, the faithful of the Diocese of Allentown are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to…
Find out more »Diocese of Brooklyn Pilgrimage
On Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to…
Find out more »December 2022
2022 Christmas Dinner Registration
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will provide meals for hundreds of poor, homeless, elderly, and…
Find out more »January 2023
2023 National Prayer Vigil for Life
We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2023 National Prayer Vigil for Life on…
Find out more »May 2023
20th Annual Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, the Asian and Pacific Island Catholic communities will come together to celebrate their heritage and…
Find out more »Annual Maritime Day Mass
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the Annual Maritime Day Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church.…
Find out more »The Ascension of the Lord
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Solemn Mass of the…
Find out more »Archdiocese for the Military Services, U.S.A. Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass
On Sunday, May 21st, 2023, the Archdiocese of the Military Services USA will host its annual Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass.…
Find out more »Pentecost Sunday
We invite you to join us in celebrating Pentecost Sunday. The Solemn Mass of Pentecost will be celebrated at 12…
Find out more »June 2023
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Solemn Mass of the…
Find out more »Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage
On Saturday, June 24, 2023, the Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage will take place at the Basilica of the National Shrine…
Find out more »Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. The Solemn Mass of Saints…
Find out more »July 2023
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »African National Eucharistic Congress Unity Mass
You are invited to attend a special Unity Eucharistic Celebration hosted by the African National Eucharistic Congress on Saturday, July…
Find out more »Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »August 2023
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Find out more »Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Solemn…
Find out more »Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »September 2023
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »26th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health
On Saturday, September 9, 2023, the Indian American Catholic Association will hold its 26th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of…
Find out more »Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Archdiocese of Newark Pilgrimage
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the…
Find out more »Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is a full-day, national event celebrating Our Lady and the Rosary in Washington, D.C., led by…
Find out more »October 2023
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Diocese of Wilmington Pilgrimage
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the faithful of the Diocese of Wilmington are invited to join the Most Reverend William…
Find out more »Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Anniversary of the Shrine’s Elevation to the Rank of a Minor Basilica
We invite you to join us Thursday, October 12, as we celebrate the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time and the…
Find out more »Diocese of Paterson Pilgrimage
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, the faithful of the Diocese of Paterson are invited to join the Most Reverend Kevin…
Find out more »Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Diocese of Richmond Pilgrimage
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, the faithful of the Diocese of Richmond are invited to join the Most Reverend Barry…
Find out more »Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »International Day of Prayer and Fasting
The Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception invites you to join us for the International Day of Prayer…
Find out more »Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating this Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »November 2023
Solemnity of All Saints
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints. The Solemn Mass of All Saints will…
Find out more »Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) on Thursday,…
Find out more »Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Day Schedule
On Thursday, November 23rd, we invite you to join us on the Thanksgiving holiday for Holy Mass. The Mass schedule…
Find out more »Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Saturday,…
Find out more »December 2023
Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage
On Saturday, December 2, 2023, the Haitian Catholic Community is invited to participate in the Annual Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage.…
Find out more »First Sunday of Advent
We invite you to join us in celebrating the First Sunday of Advent.
Find out more »Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Patronal feast day of the Basilica and of the United States…
Find out more »Archdiocese of Washington Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, the Faithful of the Archdiocese of Washington will hold their annual Walk with Mary procession…
Find out more »Second Sunday of Advent
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent.
Find out more »Third Sunday of Advent
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent.
Find out more »Blessing of the Bambinelli
Following in the annual Papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the…
Find out more »Fourth Sunday of Advent
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fourth Sunday of Advent Time: Location and…
Find out more »The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. The Solemnity of the…
Find out more »Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name…
Find out more »2023 Christmas Dinner
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will provide meals for hundreds of poor, homeless, elderly, and…
Find out more »Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Saturday,…
Find out more »January 2024
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Monday, January 1…
Find out more »Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Saturday, January 6 Time:…
Find out more »Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, January 13 Time: Location and…
Find out more »National Prayer Vigil for Life
We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2024 National Prayer Vigil for Life on…
Find out more »Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, January 20 Time: Location and…
Find out more »Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, January 27 Time: Location and…
Find out more »February 2024
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Friday, February 2. Mass will…
Find out more »Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, February 3 Time: Location and…
Find out more »Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, February 10 Time: Location and…
Find out more »Ash Wednesday
We invite you to join us for Mass and the Imposition of Ashes as we enter into the Season of…
Find out more »Second Sunday of Lent
We invite you to join us for the Second Sunday of Lent. Saturday, February 24 Time: Location and additional information:…
Find out more »March 2024
Third Sunday of Lent
We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Lent. Saturday, March 2 Time: Location and additional information:…
Find out more »Fourth Sunday of Lent
We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Saturday, March 9 Time: Location and additional information:…
Find out more »Fifth Sunday of Lent
We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Saturday, March 16 Time: Location and additional information:…
Find out more »Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
As we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, we rejoice in Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and…
Find out more »Holy Thursday
As we prepare our hearts and minds at the Table of the Lord, we invite you to join us for…
Find out more »Good Friday
We invite you to join us as we commemorate the earthly death of our Lord. Please note: there are no…
Find out more »Holy Saturday
We invite you to join us as we prepare our hearts for and celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection. Confessions Time: Location…
Find out more »Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection
Alleluia! He is Risen! We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord…
Find out more »April 2024
Divine Mercy Sunday
As we conclude the Easter Octave, we celebrate and give thanks to our almighty God for His mercy that was…
Find out more »Third Sunday of Easter
We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Easter. Saturday, April 13 Time: Location and additional information:…
Find out more »Pueri Cantores Mid-Atlantic Festival
Pueri Cantores, the national student choral organization of the Catholic Church, invites all parish and school treble and mixed voice…
Find out more »Fourth Sunday of Easter
We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Saturday, April 20 Time: Location and additional information:…
Find out more »Fifth Sunday of Easter
We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Saturday, April 27 Time: Location and additional information:…
Find out more »May 2024
21st Annual Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the Asian and Pacific Island Catholic communities will come together to celebrate their heritage and…
Find out more »Sixth Sunday of Easter
We invite you to join us for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Saturday, May 4 Time: Location and additional information:…
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