Catholic
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Services in English, Spanish. About 500+ people.
New here?
If you are new, you are very welcome. There is nothing to prepare and nothing to pay. Come a few minutes early, find a seat, and say hello to someone.
About Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The National Shrine is dedicated to Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception. Its interior is covered in mosaics, and its many chapels reflect the different communities that make up the Catholic Church in the United States.
If you are planning a visit, check the service times above. Opening hours and tours can change for services, concerts and special events.
Visiting Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- Check the service times before you set off, and arrive five or ten minutes early.
- Visitors are welcome. You do not have to take part in anything you would rather watch.
- Find it at 400 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20017, United States. The directions button opens your maps app.
- Services are held in English, Spanish.
What you will find here
- Guided tours
- Live stream
- Choir
- Step-free access
- Prayer ministry
- Translation available
What we believe
- We believe in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- We believe the Bible is God's word and our guide for life.
- We believe Jesus died and rose again so that anyone can be forgiven and have new life.
- We believe every person is made in God's image and is welcome.
Questions about Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
What visitors often ask.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception holds services on Saturday at 6:00 PM (Vigil Mass); Sunday at 9:00 AM (Morning Mass); Sunday at 11:00 AM (Parish Mass). Times can change for festivals and special events, so check with the church before you travel.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is at 400 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Use the directions button on this page to open the route in your maps app.
Services at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception are held in English, Spanish.
Yes. Visitors are welcome at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and you do not need to be a member or to take part in anything you would rather watch. Arrive a few minutes early and say hello at the door.
The church lists: guided tours, live stream, choir, step-free access, prayer ministry, translation available.
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