St. John Paul II National Shrine
About St. John Paul II National Shrine
The Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C. honors the beloved Polish pope through a museum, chapel, and daily noon Mass offered Monday through Saturday under the Archdiocese of Washington. Operated by the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, the shrine houses relics, personal artifacts, and rotating exhibitions on the life and papacy of John Paul II, drawing pilgrims and visitors from around the world.
St. John Paul II National Shrine is a Roman Catholic parish in Washington, District of Columbia, part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 11 AM and 2 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
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Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
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Programs & Ministries
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. John Paul II National Shrine? ▼
St. John Paul II National Shrine Mass times: Sunday at 11 AM, 2 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. John Paul II National Shrine? ▼
St. John Paul II National Shrine confession times: Sunday 12 PM - 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 4 PM; Monday 11 AM - 11:45 AM; Tuesday 11 AM - 11:45 AM; Wednesday 11 AM - 11:45 AM; Thursday 11 AM - 11:45 AM; Friday 11 AM - 11:45 AM; Saturday 11 AM - 11:45 AM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Does St. John Paul II National Shrine have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. John Paul II National Shrine offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12 PM.
Where is St. John Paul II National Shrine located? ▼
St. John Paul II National Shrine is located at 3900 Harewood Road NE, Washington, DC 20017. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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