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The National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia

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Schedule updated Mar 23, 2026 · 48 services this week

This Weekend

Saturday Vigil

4:00 PM
Confession (before Mass)
5:00 PM
Mass
vigil

Sunday

10:00 AM
Mass

Weekly Schedule

Monday

8:00 AM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
8:30 AM
Novena to Our Mother of Good Counsel
after 08:00 Mass
10:45 AM
ConfessionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
11:30 AM
RosaryUpper Shrine
12:00 PM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
12:30 PM
Novena to Our Mother of Good Counsel
after 12:00 Mass
4:00 PM
ConfessionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia

Tuesday

8:00 AM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
10:45 AM
ConfessionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
11:30 AM
RosaryUpper Shrine
12:00 PM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
4:00 PM
ConfessionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia

Wednesday

8:00 AM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
8:30 AM
Novena to Saint Rita
after 08:00 Mass
10:45 AM
ConfessionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
11:30 AM
RosaryUpper Shrine
12:00 PM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
12:30 PM
Novena to Saint Rita
after 12:00 Mass
4:00 PM
ConfessionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia

Thursday

8:00 AM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
AdorationLower Shrine Chapel
exposition
10:45 AM
ConfessionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
11:30 AM
RosaryUpper Shrine
12:00 PM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
4:00 PM
ConfessionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia

Friday

8:00 AM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
10:45 AM
ConfessionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
11:30 AM
RosaryUpper Shrine
12:00 PM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
4:00 PM
ConfessionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia

Saturday

8:00 AM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
10:45 AM
ConfessionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
12:00 PM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
4:00 PM
ConfessionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
5:00 PM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
vigil

Sunday

10:00 AM
MassNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia

Monthly Services

12:00 PM
Mass – Third Sunday
3rd; September through May

Special Events

Tue, Mar 31, 2026
Pray Your Way TuesdayNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
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Thu, Apr 2, 2026
Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper; check bulletin
Fri, Apr 3, 2026
Stations of the CrossNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
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Fri, Apr 3, 2026
Good Friday of the Lord’s PassionNational Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion; check bulletin

What visitors say about The National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia

Community Insights

The church is known for its beautiful shrine, amazing architecture, and good artwork, creating a peaceful and holy atmosphere.

Visitors can find many first-class relics of saints, which are believed to aid in prayers for miracles and intercession.

The shrine opens at 9:00 a.m. and offers daily Masses Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (Noon).

Novenas to Our Mother of Good Counsel are prayed after both Masses on Monday, and Novenas to Saint Rita are prayed after both Masses on Wednesday.

There is a gift shop on the premises, and a friendly and knowledgeable young man named Michael is often available to assist with questions.

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Schedule updated Mar 23, 2026 · 48 services this week