March 2019
4th Sunday of Lent: Solemn Mass
Join us on March 31 for a Solemn Choral Mass in the Great Upper Church observing the 4th Sunday of…
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5th Sunday of Lent: Solemn Mass
Join us on April 7 for a Solemn Choral Mass in the Great Upper Church observing the 5th Sunday of…
Find out more »Palm Sunday: Vigil Mass
Join the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the Celebration of Palm Sunday. Branches are blessed…
Find out more »Palm Sunday: Solemn Mass
Join us on April 14 for a Solemn Choral Mass in the Great Upper Church observing Palm Sunday. Repertoire:…
Find out more »Choral Meditations on Eucharistic Themes
Join us on April 18 in the Great Upper Church for Choral Meditations on the Eucharist. Repertoire: Ave verum…
Find out more »Choral Meditations on the Passion
Join us on April 19 in the Great Upper Church for Choral Meditations on the Passion. Organ Prelude at 2:00…
Find out more »Solemn Easter Vigil Mass
Join us for Solemn Easter Vigil Mass in observance of Holy Saturday. Repertoire to be announced.
Find out more »Easter Sunday: Sacred Music
Join us at the Basilica to celebrate Easter Sunday. Repertoire to be announced.
Find out more »Together with Notre-Dame de Paris: A Benefit Concert at the Basilica
Featuring Notre-Dame Organist Johann Vexo and the Choir of the Basilica Join us on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 7:00…
Find out more »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 »Octave of Easter Organ Recital
Clay Christiansen Please join us Sunday, April 28, 2019 for our annual Octave of Easter Organ Concert. Clay Christiansen,…
Find out more »May 2019
Archdiocese of Military Services USA Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the...
Find out more »Installation Mass of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, 7th Archbishop of Washington
Join us on Tuesday, May 21st for the Mass of Installation of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory as the 7th Archbishop…
Find out more »Saint Vincent Pallotti High School Graduation
The Saint Vincent Pallotti High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the…
Find out more »Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Graduation
The Our Lady of Good Counsel High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic…
Find out more »Archbishop Carroll High School Graduation
The Archbishop Carroll High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica…
Find out more »Bishop McNamara High School Graduation
The Bishop McNamara Catholic High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the…
Find out more »Elizabeth Ann Seton High School Graduation
The Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church,…
Find out more »Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School Graduation
The Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church,…
Find out more »Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School Graduation
The Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church,…
Find out more »National Symphony Orchestra: Community Concert at the Basilica
For the first time in almost twenty years, the NSO will perform a free concert in the Great Upper Church…
Find out more »June 2019
Ascension of the Lord Mass
Join us at the Basilica on Sunday, June 2, as we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. We rejoice in…
Find out more »Academy of the Holy Cross High School Graduation
The Academy of the Holy Cross High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic…
Find out more »Bishop Ireton High School Graduation
The Bishop Ireton High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica…
Find out more »Saint John Paul the Great High School Graduation and Mass
The Saint John Paul the Great High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic…
Find out more »DeMatha Catholic High School Graduation
DeMatha Catholic High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has…
Find out more »Saint John’s College High School Graduation
The Saint John’s College High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the…
Find out more »Pentecost Sunday
After the Lord ascended into heaven, the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles as they were in Jerusalem celebrating the…
Find out more »Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood – Archdiocese of Washington
Join us at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on June 15th at 10:00 a.m. as…
Find out more »Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
On Sunday, June 16th, the Church will celebrate the oneness of God in The Most Holy Trinity. Vigil: 5:15 p.m.…
Find out more »Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood
On Sunday, June 23, the Basilica will celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). The Holy…
Find out more »Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage
The Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage will take place on June 29, 2019 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of…
Find out more »July 2019
2019 Summer Organ Recital Series
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Andrew Vu from Washington, DC will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert…
Find out more »2019 Summer Organ Recital Series
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Ted Davis from Baltimore, Maryland will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert…
Find out more »2019 Summer Organ Recital Series
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Peter Latona from Washington, D.C. will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert…
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Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Jérôme Faucheur from Bondues, France will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert…
Find out more »August 2019
2019 Summer Organ Recital Series
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Benjamin LaPrairie from Washington, D.C. will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert…
Find out more »2019 Summer Organ Recital Series
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Emmanuel Duperrey from Villemomble, France will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert…
Find out more »Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On August 15, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us on this…
Find out more »2019 Summer Organ Recital Series
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Damin Spritzer from Norman, Oklahoma will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert…
Find out more »2019 Summer Organ Recital Series
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Jeremy Thompson from Charlottesville, Virginia will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert…
Find out more »September 2019
22nd Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health
On Saturday, September 7, the Indian American Catholic Association will hold its 22nd Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good…
Find out more »Croatian Catholic Community Pilgrimage
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us for the Croation Catholic Community…
Find out more »Marian Rosary Congress and Pilgrimage
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us on Saturday, September 14th for…
Find out more »October 2019
Diocese of Richmond Pilgrimage
As the faithful begin the 200th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Diocese of Richmond, Bishop Barry C. Knestout, invites…
Find out more »November 2019
International Day of Prayer and Fasting Opening Vigil
We invite you to join us on November 2nd for the Opening Prayer Vigil for the International Week of Prayer…
Find out more »Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form
Join us for the first ever Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form, celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of…
Find out more »December 2019
30th Annual Christmas Concert for Charity
Sponsored by The Catholic University of America and the Basilica, this event draws standing-room-only crowds and raises thousands of dollars…
Find out more »Second Sunday of Advent and Vespers
Joyfully awaiting the coming of the Divine Messiah, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers…
Find out more »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 »Archdiocese of Washington Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Archdiocese of Washington’s annual Walk with Mary procession and Mass to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, will…
Find out more »Annual Children’s Christmas Eve Mass
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites the faithful to the annual Christmas Eve Children’s Mass…
Find out more »Choral Meditations on the Nativity and Solemn Mass on Christmas Eve
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us on December 24, as we…
Find out more »Choral Meditations on the Nativity
Come and experience the uplifting sounds of the Choir of the Basilica this Christmas Eve. Repertoire to be announced. All…
Find out more »Solemn Mass on Christmas Day
The Basilica will celebrate Christmas Day Mass at the following times: 7:30 AM Crypt Church 9:00 AM Great…
Find out more »2019 Christmas Dinner Volunteer 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 2020
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Mass will be celebrated at the following times:…
Find out more »2020 National Prayer Vigil for Life
Donate to Support the Pro-Life Ministry of the National Shrine We invite you to join us for the 2020…
Find out more »175th Anniversary of the St. Vincent de Paul Society & Blessing of the Mosaic of Blessed Frederic Ozanam
On Sunday, January 26th, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Society of Saint Vincent…
Find out more »The Catholic University of America Patronal Feast Day Mass
The Catholic University of America invites you to join in celebrating their patronal feast day in honor of Saint Thomas…
Find out more »February 2020
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Join us on Sunday, February 2nd for Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. During the 12 noon Mass, the…
Find out more »Ash Wednesday Schedule
As we enter the penitential season of Lent, we invite you to join us for Holy Mass. Imposition of Ashes…
Find out more »March 2020
First Sunday of Lent and Vespers
As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season, we invite you to join us…
Find out more »Fifth Sunday of Lent and Vespers
As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season, we invite you to watch the…
Find out more »April 2020
Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper
We invite you to join us online for the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper preceded by Choral Prelude on…
Find out more »Solemn Easter Vigil Mass
We invite you to join us virtually on Holy Saturday for the Solemn Easter Vigil. The Mass will be livestreamed…
Find out more »Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection
We invite you to join us virtually in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus…
Find out more »Domingo de Pascua de la Resurrección del Señor
Misa del Día en Español a 2:30 p.m. ET tranmisión en vivo a www.nationalshrine.org/mass y transmisión en EWTN Español. Su…
Find out more »Divine Mercy Sunday/Second Sunday of Easter – Solemn Mass and Devotions
We invite you to join us online for the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday. The Solemn Mass will…
Find out more »August 2020
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On August 15, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us on this…
Find out more »September 2020
The Catholic University of America Mass of the Holy Spirit
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to attend the 2020 Catholic University of America…
Find out more »100th Anniversary Mass of the Placing of the Foundation Stone
On September 23, 2020, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will celebrate the one hundredth anniversary…
Find out more »Marian Rosary Congress and Pilgrimage
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us on Saturday, September 26th for…
Find out more »November 2020
Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule
On Thursday, November 26th, we invite you to join us on the Thanksgiving holiday for Holy Mass. The Mass schedule…
Find out more »First Sunday of Advent and Vespers
Joyfully awaiting the coming of the Divine Messiah, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers…
Find out more »December 2020
Second Sunday of Advent and Vespers
Joyfully awaiting the coming of the Divine Messiah, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers…
Find out more »Third Sunday of Advent and Vespers
Joyfully awaiting the coming of the Divine Messiah, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers…
Find out more »Fourth Sunday of Advent and Vespers
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which…
Find out more »Choral Meditations on the Nativity and Solemn Mass on Christmas Eve
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which…
Find out more »Solemn Mass on Christmas Day
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which…
Find out more »The Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which…
Find out more »January 2021
The Epiphany of the Lord
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which…
Find out more »The Baptism of the Lord
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which…
Find out more »Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which…
Find out more »Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which…
Find out more »2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life
The 2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life will take place Thursday, January 28, through Friday, January 29. Please note that,…
Find out more »Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which…
Find out more »February 2021
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Join us on Sunday, February 7th as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The celebration of Mass will…
Find out more »Ash Wednesday Schedule
As we enter the penitential season of Lent, we invite you to join us for Holy Mass. Imposition of Ashes…
Find out more »First Sunday of Lent and Vespers
As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season, we invite you to join us…
Find out more »March 2021
24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion Opening Mass and Closing Mass
In observance of Pope Francis’ annual Lenten initiative “24 Hours for the Lord,” the Basilica of the National Shrine of…
Find out more »Fourth Sunday of Lent and Vespers (Laetare Sunday)
As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season, we invite you to join us…
Find out more »Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
As we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, we rejoice in Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As…
Find out more »April 2021
Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper
No Masses in the morning. Confessions 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. As we prepare our…
Find out more »Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday
No Masses on Good Friday. Confessions 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross: 12:00 Noon Organ Prelude 2:00…
Find out more »Solemn Easter Vigil Mass
Confessions: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Solemn Easter Vigil Mass: 8:00 p.m., Great Upper Church The Most Rev. Christophe Pierre,…
Find out more »Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…
Find out more »Divine Mercy Sunday
We invite you to join us for the celebration of the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday. Masses 4:30…
Find out more »Easter Octave Organ Recital
Please join us Sunday, April 11, 2021 for our annual Octave of Easter Organ Recital. Adam J. Brakel of Orlando,…
Find out more »Third Sunday of Easter
We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Easter. Due to ongoing restrictions due to COVID-19 that…
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