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Welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – the largest Roman Catholic Church in North America and one of the ten largest churches in the world. Watch Mass Online Event Calendar
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic minor basilica and national shrine in Washington D.C.. It is the largest Catholic church building in North America [2] and is also the tallest habitable building in Washington, D.C. [3] [4] [a] Its construction of Byzantine and Romanesque Revival architecture began ...
Apr 14, 2024 · March 17, 2024. March 10, 2024. 24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion Closing Mass. While there is no substitute for attending the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in person and receiving the Blessed Sacrament, the Basilica is committed to ensuring that Catholics throughout the world can experience the liturgy and hear the Gospel every Sunday ...
The Basilica. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, the Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage will take place at the Basilica of the National Shrine…. Find out more ».
Plan to visit the Basilica? The Basilica is the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and is among the ten largest churches in the world. Review our hours and location details to help plan your next trip.
Take a Virtual Tour of the Basilica. We invite you to take a Virtual Tour of the largest Roman Catholic church in North America, and one of the ten largest churches in the world! Take our 360° Virtual Tours to see the Basilica’s Great Upper Church, the Great Upper Church Sanctuary, the Crypt Church and Memorial Hall up close and personal!
Explore the remarkable history of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception from its earliest beginnings to present day. This interactive historical timeline highlights the important moments and major milestones of America’s Catholic Church. View the History Timeline.
