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4:30pm (Vigil), 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 2:30pm (en espanol), 4:30pm
(Mon-Sat) at 7am, 8am, 12:10pm and 5:15pm
6:00am-6:00pm daily
Daily Masses
(Monday-Saturday)
7:00am, 8:00am, 12:10pm, and 5:15pm
4:30pm Vigil Mass (Saturday)
Sunday Masses
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,
12:00pm, 2:30pm (en español),
and 4:30pm
Our Address
400 Michigan Ave. NE Washington, DC 20017
Welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR
Rector’s Welcome
A word of welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception — America’s Catholic Church.
VISIT US
Tours
Learn about the Shrine’s history, architecture, sacred art, and more, through our audio and guided tours. Reserve tours for large groups.
Sacred Music
Through our sacred music at the National Shrine, we strive to transform hearts and minds through the power and beauty of music in the Roman Catholic Liturgy.
AMERICA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
The History of the National Shrine
Although its foundation stone was laid in 1920, this great shrine seems to have been conceived of as early as 1846, the year the Bishops of America declared the Blessed Virgin Mary the patroness of the United States under her title of the Immaculate Conception.
ENROLLMENTS & DEVOTIONALS
Light a Candle
Lighting a candle for loved ones or personal intentions is a longstanding tradition in the Catholic Church. We invite you to join us in this tradition by lighting a candle at the Basilica.
Art & Architecture
With over 80 chapels and oratories honoring the Mother of God and representing peoples from every corner of the globe, the Basilica reflects the cultural diversity of the United States.
Upcoming Events
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25th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health
September 10On Saturday, September 10th, 2022, the Indian American Catholic Association will hold its 25th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of…
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Saint Teresa of Calcutta 25th Anniversary Memorial Mass
September 11 @ 12:00 pmPlease join the National Shrine in commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Death of St. Teresa of Calcutta at the…
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Anniversary Pilgrimage to Our Mother of Africa
September 17On Saturday, September 17th, 2022, the National Black Catholic Congress will hold a 25th Anniversary Pilgrimage to the Mother of…
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Diocese of Metuchen Pilgrimage
September 24On Saturday, September 24th, 2022, the faithful of the Diocese of Metuchen are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to…
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Allow Mary’s Shrine to pray for you
Enrollments & Devotionals
Mary’s Shrine is a living place of prayer and worship. The prayers we offer for you, your family, and your friends are one of the many ways that we fulfill our important mission as a national sanctuary of prayer and pilgrimage.
Each day we pray for people from across the United States and around the world and present their needs to the confidence and loving intercession of Our Lady.
