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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

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Schedule updated Mar 22, 2026 · 74 services this week

This Weekend

Saturday Vigil

4:30 PM
Mass
vigil

Sunday

7:30 AM
Mass
9:00 AM
Mass
10:30 AM
Mass
12:00 PM
2:30 PM
MassspanishLivestream
4:30 PM
Mass

Additional Information

Stations of the Cross
check bulletin; following 12:10 Mass during Lent

Weekly Schedule

Monday

5:15 AM
MassCrypt Church
5:15
7:00 AM
MassCrypt Church
8:00 AM
MassCrypt Church
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Exposition follows 08:00 Mass; exposition; benediction
11:35 AM
RosaryCrypt Church
12:10 PM
MassCrypt Church

Tuesday

5:15 AM
MassCrypt Church
5:15
7:00 AM
MassCrypt Church
8:00 AM
MassCrypt Church
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Exposition follows 08:00 Mass; exposition; benediction
11:35 AM
RosaryCrypt Church
12:10 PM
MassCrypt Church

Wednesday

5:15 AM
MassCrypt Church
5:15
7:00 AM
MassCrypt Church
8:00 AM
MassCrypt Church
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Exposition follows 08:00 Mass; exposition; benediction
11:35 AM
RosaryCrypt Church
12:10 PM
MassCrypt Church
5:00 PM
NovenaCrypt Church
Miraculous Medal

Thursday

5:15 AM
MassCrypt Church
5:15
7:00 AM
MassCrypt Church
8:00 AM
MassCrypt Church
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Exposition follows 08:00 Mass; exposition; benediction
11:35 AM
RosaryCrypt Church
12:10 PM
MassCrypt Church

Friday

5:15 AM
MassCrypt Church
5:15
7:00 AM
MassCrypt Church
8:00 AM
MassCrypt Church
11:35 AM
RosaryCrypt Church
12:10 PM
MassCrypt Church
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Exposition follows 12:10 Mass; exposition; benediction

Saturday

7:00 AM
MassCrypt Church
8:00 AM
MassCrypt Church
11:35 AM
RosaryCrypt Church
12:10 PM
MassCrypt Church
4:00 PM
RosaryGreat Upper Church
4:30 PM
MassGreat Upper Church
vigil

Sunday

7:30 AM
MassCrypt Church
9:00 AM
MassGreat Upper Church
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ConfessionsOur Lady of Hostyn Chapel
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; note: No Confessions on Easter Sunday; Thanksgiving; Christmas Day; and New Year’s Day
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ConfessionsOur Lady of Hostyn Chapel
note: No Confessions on Easter Sunday; Thanksgiving; Christmas Day; and New Year’s Day
10:30 AM
MassGreat Upper Church
12:00 PM
MassLivestreamGreat Upper Church
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
ConfessionsspanishOur Lady of Hostyn Chapel
note: No Confessions on Easter Sunday; Thanksgiving; Christmas Day; and New Year’s Day
2:00 PM
RosaryspanishGreat Upper Church
2:30 PM
MassspanishLivestreamGreat Upper Church
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
ConfessionsOur Lady of Hostyn Chapel
note: No Confessions on Easter Sunday; Thanksgiving; Christmas Day; and New Year’s Day
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
ConfessionsOur Lady of Hostyn Chapel
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; note: No Confessions on Easter Sunday; Thanksgiving; Christmas Day; and New Year’s Day
4:30 PM
MassGreat Upper Church

Monthly Services

1:00 PM
Adoration – First Saturday
Exposition follows 12:10 Mass; exposition; benediction

Special Events

Sat, Aug 15, 2026
7:00 AM
Assumption of the BVM
Assumption of the BVM; check bulletin
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
8:00 AM
Assumption of the BVM
Assumption of the BVM; check bulletin
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
12:10 PM
Assumption of the BVM
Assumption of the BVM; check bulletin
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
2:30 PM
Assumption of the BVM
Assumption of the BVM
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
5:15 PM
Assumption of the BVM
Assumption of the BVM
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
7:00 AM
All Saints Day
All Saints Day; check bulletin
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
8:00 AM
All Saints Day
All Saints Day; check bulletin
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
12:10 PM
All Saints Day
All Saints Day; check bulletin
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
2:30 PM
All Saints Day
All Saints Day
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
5:15 PM
All Saints Day
All Saints Day
Mon, Dec 7, 2026
5:15 PM
Immaculate Conception Vigil
Immaculate Conception Vigil
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
7:00 AM
Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception; check bulletin
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
8:00 AM
Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception; check bulletin
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
12:10 PM
Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception; check bulletin
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
2:30 PM
Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
5:15 PM
Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception

What visitors say about Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Community Insights

The Basilica is especially beautiful near Christmas, with the whole place decorated.

The 12pm Sunday Mass and Masses on solemnities feature a world-class professional choir, which is a highlight for many visitors.

Masses are described as deeply uplifting, offering a sense of renewal and spiritual connection, with a reverent yet welcoming atmosphere.

The community is notably diverse, with an array of ethnic groups attending events like the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

There is a free parking lot available across the road to the left of the church, and staff are available at a desk near the gift shop to guide visitors.

Visitors can spend hours exploring the beautiful art, architecture, and chapels on both the upper church and lower crypt levels.

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Schedule updated Mar 22, 2026 · 74 services this week