Welcome to Mary, Queen of the Universe

Basilica and National Shrine

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Our Prayer For You

Blessed Mother, may your grace envelop all who walk these grounds that they may find peace, comfort, rest and love in your Son always waiting for them here. Grant these, your pilgrims, safe passage back to their homes and may our love and prayers follow them as lights in their hearts for all of their days. | Submit a Prayer Request >


Daily Mass

Monday - Friday, 9:00am and 12:00pm | Saturday, 12:00pm

Weekend Mass

Saturday (6:00pm) | Sunday, (8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm)

Polish Mass

Sunday 2:30pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday - Friday (10:00am - 11:30am; 2:00pm - 4:00pm) | Saturday (10:00am - 4:00pm) | Sunday (9:00am-12:00pm)

Basilica Hours

Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm) | Saturday (10:00am - 7:00pm) | Sunday (7:00am - 2:00pm)

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Upcoming Events at the Basilica

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March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

Stations of the Cross share fourteen different moments on the day Jesus died. By walking along with Jesus, we grow…

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March 23, 2025

March 23, 2025

Join Father Julian Bednarz, S.D.S. for a weekly celebration of Mass in Polish. When Mass at 2:30 p.m. Where Basilica…

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March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

The choir and orchestra of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe will present A…

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April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

Join us as we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet together. Let us receive God’s abundant mercy and grace through this…

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April 5, 2025

April 5, 2025

Join us in a reflection about the Blessed Mother presented by Rachel Bulman. When Program: 9:00 am – 10:30 am…

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April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

Tenebrae A dramatic liturgical service, highlighting the gradual extinguishing of candles, accompanied by a series of readings and exquisitely sung…

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