Welcome to the Basilica
of the National Shrine
of the Immaculate Conception

As the patronal church and preeminent Marian Shrine of the United States, the Basilica is a place of prayer and pilgrimage for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Thank you for visiting the Shrine online. 

For photos of the Holy Father's visit to the National Shrine click here

Our Regular Schedule

Sunday Masses 5:15 pm (Vigil), 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 noon (choir) 1:30 pm (en Español) 4:30 pm	Daily Masses 7 am, 7:30 am, 8 am, 8:30 am, 12:10 pm & 5:15 pm
Sunday Confessions 10 am - 12 noon 12:30 - 1:30 pm (en Español) 2 - 4 pm	Daily Confessions 7:45 - 8:15 am 10 am - 12 noon 3:30 - 6 pm

Upcoming Special Events

Our Lady of Lujan -- Argentinean Community Pilgrimage Archdiocese for Military Services Pilgrimage World Apostolate of Fatima - May Crowning Missionaries of Charity Profession Mass Vietnamese Pilgrimage Filipino Pilgrimage Salvadoran Community Pilgrimage CGA - Assumption Pilgrimage