Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception The Basilica is a Catholic church of prayer and pilgrimage dedicated to the patroness of our Nation.
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Designated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as a National Sanctuary of Prayer and Pilgrimage, the Basilica is the nation’s preeminent Marian shrine, dedicated to the patroness of the United States—the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of the Immaculate Conception. It is oftentimes affectionately referred to as America’s Catholic Church. Visited by Pope Benedict XVI, Pope John

Paul II, Pope Francis,and Mother Teresa, among others, the Basilica, though distinctly American, rivals the great sanctuaries of Europe and the world.

This year, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, we invite you to reflect on the wisdom of American s...
06/15/2026

This year, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, we invite you to reflect on the wisdom of American saints with these 10 quotes about faithfully serving the Lord.

As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, we invite you to reflect on the wisdom of American saints with these 10 quotes about faithfully serving the Lord.

06/14/2026

Join us live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, June 14th at 12:00 Noon ET as we celebrate the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Do you know why St. Anthony is the patron saint of lost things, or how he began his preaching career? Discover 5 key fac...
06/14/2026

Do you know why St. Anthony is the patron saint of lost things, or how he began his preaching career? Discover 5 key facts about his life and legacy in our latest post!

As we celebrate the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua on June 13, we invite you to discover five facts about his life and legacy.

“May the Immaculate Heart of Mary shine before the eyes of all Christians as the model of perfect love toward God and to...
06/13/2026

“May the Immaculate Heart of Mary shine before the eyes of all Christians as the model of perfect love toward God and toward our fellow beings.” – Pope Paul VI

June 20 is the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This Marian devotion focuses on the Blessed Mother’s interior life,

06/12/2026

“Praise the Lord Jerusalem,
Praise your God, Zion:
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Hosanna to the Son of David.”

06/12/2026

Join us live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Friday, June 12th at 5:15 p.m. ET for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. At this Mass, Archbishop Broglio will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Learn about the origins of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and why we celebrate this Solemnity.
06/12/2026

Learn about the origins of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and why we celebrate this Solemnity.

Celebrated on the third Friday after Pentecost, the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus recognizes Jesus’ great love for us as symbolized by His heart.

As a leader in the early church, St. Barnabas did all he could to share the Gospel – from funding mission work to planti...
06/11/2026

As a leader in the early church, St. Barnabas did all he could to share the Gospel – from funding mission work to planting churches throughout Asia Minor. Learn more about his ministry as we celebrate his memorial.

As a leader in the early church, St. Barnabas did all he could to share the Gospel – from funding mission work to planting churches throughout Asia Minor. Learn more about his ministry as we celebrate his memorial.

06/10/2026

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever.”

John 6:51

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400 Michigan Avenue NE
Washington D.C., DC
20017

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 6pm
Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 6pm
Friday 6am - 6pm
Saturday 6am - 6pm
Sunday 6am - 6pm

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+12025268300

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