Catholic Churches in Washington, District of Columbia

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Archdiocese of Washington

Directions

Address

400 Michigan Avenue Northeast
Washington, DC 20017

About Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Rite parish located in Washington, DC, within the Archdiocese of Washington. The Immaculate Conception is a dogma of the Catholic Church, referring to


Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic parish in Washington, District of Columbia, part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The parish offers Mass 30 times per week, including Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9 AM and 10:30 AM and 12 PM and 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

7:30 AM
9 AM
10:30 AM
12 PM
2:30 PM
Spanish
4:30 PM

Monday

7 AM
8 AM
12:10 PM
5:15 PM

Tuesday

7 AM
8 AM
12:10 PM
5:10 PM

Wednesday

7 AM
8 AM
12:10 PM
5:15 PM

Thursday

7 AM
8 AM
12:10 PM
5:15 PM

Friday

7 AM
8 AM
12:10 PM
5:15 PM

Saturday

7 AM
8 AM
12:10 PM
4:30 PM

Confession Schedule

Sunday

10 AM - 12 PM
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Monday

9 AM - 12 PM
3 PM - 5 PM

Tuesday

9 AM - 12 PM
3 PM - 5 PM

Wednesday

9 AM - 12 PM
3 PM - 5 PM

Thursday

9 AM - 12 PM
3 PM - 5 PM

Friday

9 AM - 12 PM
3 PM - 5 PM

Saturday

9 AM - 12 PM
3 PM - 5 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Monday: 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Friday: 1 PM - 5 PM
Saturday: 1 PM - 4 PM (First Sat.)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception?

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Mass times: Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

When is confession at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception?

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception confession times: Sunday 10 AM - 12 PM, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM; Monday 9 AM - 12 PM, 3 PM - 5 PM; Tuesday 9 AM - 12 PM, 3 PM - 5 PM; Wednesday 9 AM - 12 PM, 3 PM - 5 PM; Thursday 9 AM - 12 PM, 3 PM - 5 PM; Friday 9 AM - 12 PM, 3 PM - 5 PM; Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM, 3 PM - 5 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception?

Yes, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception have daily Mass?

Yes, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 AM, 8 AM, 12:10 PM.

Where is Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception located?

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is located at 400 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20017. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Monday 8:30 AM - 12 PM; Tuesday 8:30 AM - 12 PM; Wednesday 8:30 AM - 12 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM - 12 PM; Friday 1 PM - 5 PM; Saturday 1 PM - 4 PM.