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Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Join us also at 4:00 p.m. for Solemn Vespers in the Great Upper Church. Saturday, May 16 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass – Great Upper Church Sunday, May 17 Time: Location and additional information: 7:30 a.m. Mass – Crypt Church 9:00 a.m. Mass – Great Upper Church 10:30 a.m. Mass – Great Upper Church 12:00 Noon* Solemn Mass of the Ascension – Great Upper Church 2:30 p.m.* Misa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior 4:00 p.m.* Solemn Vespers – Great Upper Church 4:30 p.m. Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass – Great Upper Church Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA – Principal Celebrant & Homilist *Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. Confessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon), 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español), and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

📅 Date & Time

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Time may vary — check venue website for details

📍 Venue

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

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