St. John Paul II National Shrine
Archdiocese of Washington
About St. John Paul II National Shrine
St. John Paul II National Shrine is a Roman Rite parish located in Washington, DC, within the Archdiocese of Washington. The parish is named after Saint John Paul II, who served as Pope from 1978 to 2005. Born Karol Wojtyła in Poland, he was canonized in 2014.
The parish offers eight weekly Masses, including two on Sunday. Confession is available at eight scheduled times. Adoration is offered once per week, and Masses are celebrated in Spanish.
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. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
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Confession Schedule
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Eucharistic Adoration
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, Saturday.
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.
Does St. John Paul II National Shrine have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. John Paul II National Shrine offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Sunday 2:45 PM.
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