In observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 17, 2025, the Shrine will close after the 12:00 p.m. daily Mass. There will be no 4:00 p.m. Confessions on Monday, February 17, 2025. Our sacramental schedule for the day will be:

8:00 a.m. Mass (Lower Shrine Chapel)

10:45 a.m. Confessions (Lower Shrine)

12:00 p.m. Mass (Upper Shrine)

Please also note that the Shrine Office and Gift Shop will also close early on Monday, February 17, 2025.

We will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Have a blessed and happy Presidents’ Day!

If you’re looking for a place to worship this Advent season, we would be honored to have you join us at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia for our celebration of the Fourth Sunday of Advent:

Saturday, December 21, 2024
Vigil Mass | 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 22, 2024
Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.

Lord Jesus,
Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day;
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.
To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!'
Amen.

- Henri J.M. Nouwen

Saint Rita, keep praying for us!

If you’re looking for a place to worship this Advent season, we would be honored to have you join us at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia for our celebration of the Third Sunday of Advent:

Saturday, December 14, 2024
Vigil Mass | 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 15, 2024
Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.
Healing Mass | 12:00 p.m.

Lord Jesus,
Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day;
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.
To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!'
Amen.

- Henri J.M. Nouwen

Saint Rita, keep praying for us!

If you’re looking for a place to worship this Advent season, we would be honored to have you join us at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia for our celebration of the Second Sunday of Advent:

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Vigil Mass | 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 8, 2024
Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.

Lord Jesus,
Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day;
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.
To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!'
Amen.

- Henri J.M. Nouwen

Saint Rita, keep praying for us!

If you’re looking for a place to worship this Advent season, we would be honored to have you join us at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia for our celebration of the First Sunday of Advent:

Saturday, November 30, 2024
Vigil Mass | 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 1, 2024
Sunday Mass | 10:00 a.m.

Lord Jesus,
Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day;
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.
To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!'
Amen.

- Henri J.M. Nouwen

Saint Rita, keep praying for us!

In observance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Shrine will celebrate only one Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower Shrine Chapel. The Shrine will close immediately after Mass and will reopen for our normal hours on Friday, November 29, 2024. There will be no Confessions on Thanksgiving Day, and no 4:00 p.m. Confessions on Friday, November 29, 2024.

Please also note that the Shrine Office and Gift Shop will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 and will remain closed until they reopen for normal business hours on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!

In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024, the Shrine will close after the 12:00 p.m. daily Mass. There will be no 4:00 p.m. Confessions on Monday, November 11, 2024. Our sacramental schedule for the day will be:

8:00 a.m. Mass (Lower Shrine Chapel)

10:45 a.m. Confessions (Lower Shrine)

12:00 p.m. Mass (Upper Shrine)

Please also note that the Shrine Office and Gift Shop will also close early on Monday, November 11, 2024.

We will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Have a blessed and happy Veterans Day!

In observance of Columbus Day on Monday, October 14, 2024, the Shrine will close after the 12:00 p.m. daily Mass. We will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. There will be no afternoon Confessions on Columbus Day. Our sacramental schedule for the day will be:

8:00 a.m. Mass (Lower Shrine Chapel)

10:45 a.m. Confessions (Lower Shrine)

12:00 p.m. Mass (Upper Shrine)

Please also note that the Shrine Office and Gift Shop will also close early on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Have a blessed and happy Columbus Day!

In observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 2, 2024, the Shrine will celebrate only one Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Upper Church. The Shrine will close immediately after Mass and will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will not be offered on Labor Day.

Please also note that on Sunday, September 1, 2024, the Shrine, Shrine Office and Gift Shop will close immediately after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

Have a blessed and happy Labor Day weekend!

In observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, 2024, the Shrine will celebrate only one Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower Shrine Chapel. The Shrine will close immediately after Mass and will reopen for our normal hours on Friday, July 5, 2024. There will be no Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament or Confessions on Independence Day.

Please also note that the Shrine Office and Gift Shop will also be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Have a blessed and happy Fourth of July!

In observance of Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the Shrine will close after the 12:00 p.m. daily Mass. We will reopen for our normal hours on Thursday, June 20, 2024. There will be no afternoon Confessions on Juneteenth. Our sacramental schedule for the day will be:

8:00 a.m. Mass (Lower Shrine Chapel)

10:45 a.m. Confessions (Lower Shrine)

12:00 p.m. Mass (Upper Shrine)

Please also note that the Shrine Office and Gift Shop will also close early on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Have a blessed and happy Juneteenth!

In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024, the Shrine will celebrate only one Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower Shrine Chapel. The Shrine will close immediately after Mass and will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. There will be no Confessions on Memorial Day.

Please also note that the Shrine Office and Gift Shop will also be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024.

Have a blessed and happy Memorial Day weekend!

In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, 2023, the Shrine will celebrate only one Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Upper Church. The Shrine will close immediately after Mass and will reopen for our normal hours on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. There will be no Confessions on Memorial Day.

Please also note that the Shrine Office and Gift Shop will also be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Have a blessed and happy Memorial Day weekend!