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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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Holy Week Mass Schedule

Holy Week Mass Schedule

Sunday – April 13, 2025 Palm Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. (with Basilica choir) 12:00 p.m. (with Basilica choir)…

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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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April 13, 2025

April 13, 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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April 27, 2025

April 27, 2025

Join us for a Pilgrimage of Mercy. More details to come! When April 27, 2025 Where Basilica of the National…

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May 11, 2025

May 11, 2025

Join us for a Pilgrimage of Mothers. More details to come! When May 11, 2025 Where Basilica of the National…

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June 15, 2025

June 15, 2025

Join us for a Pilgrimage of Fathers. More details to come! When June 15, 2025 Where Basilica of the National…

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