BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
400 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20017 DIRECTIONS
Since 1920
Here’s The Deal:
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception was founded in 1920. The church has over 80 oratories and chapels honoring the Mother of God and serving communities from every corner of the globe. The National Shrine represents the American ethnic and cultural diversity and the Catholic Church's unity and universality. The Catholic Church is a place of worship, prayer, evangelization, and redemption dedicated to their country's patroness. The virtual historical timeline highlights the important events and significant achievements of the Catholic Church in America. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conceptions strives to turn hearts and minds in the Roman Catholic Liturgy through the influence and beauty of music. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception provides tourists the potential for a deeper conversion, a move forward on the path towards Christ, with Mary as the model for that path.
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Virtual and Guided Tours, Mass Schedules and Confessions, Sacred Liturgy, Spiritual Enrollments, Sacrament, Prayer, Cafeteria, Worship, Music, Events, Masses, Mass Schedule, Seasonal Devotions & Audio Tours
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FRANCISCAN MONASTERY OF THE HOLY LAND IN AMERICA
1400 Quincy Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017 DIRECTIONS
Since 1899
Here’s The Deal:
Holy Land Franciscan Monastery in America has 42 acres of land, centuries-old gardens, and full-sized replicas of Holy Land monuments. The church is the 800-year journey of the Franciscan Friar to the Holy Land. They conduct seminars, concerts, and events for teaching, encouraging, and involving the community. It acts as a pilgrimage place for 50,000 annual tourists and allows them to foster Christians ' understanding and support in the Holy Land. Holy Land Franciscan Monastery in America offers regular Mass, confessions, hermitages for the retreat, and special liturgies. It is a historic monastery that has a flourishing Franciscan community as its heart. The gardens provide the poor of the town with 5-6,000 pounds of produce a year. The church affords free tours of the gardens on Saturdays from April to September.
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Gardens, Music at the Monastery, Shop, Perpetual Enrollment, Reserve a Meeting Space, Candle Light, Worship Times and Confession, Schedule and Virtual Tour, Personal Retreat, Plan a Student Group Visit, Collection, St Francis Hall, Mass Intentions & Pilgrimage
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CATHEDRAL OF ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE
1725 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036 DIRECTIONS
Since 1840
Here’s The Deal:
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle was established in 1840 and named in 1939. The church is the Mother Church of the archdiocese. The church plays a major role in the Catholic life of the nation's capital. The historic church, designed by C. Grant La Farge, is considered one of the most impressive worship houses in the USA. Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle is in the form of a Latin cross 155 feet long and 136 feet wide at the transepts. The interior of the dome rises 190 feet. The body of the Cathedral seats about 1,000 persons. They seek to draw closer to Christ through worship, prayer, sacraments, spiritual growth, and communion. Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle is one of America's most imposing worship buildings. The church holds a large multi-cultural and inter-generational worshipers community from across the Washington metropolitan area. It provides a rich range of liturgical music.
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Hospitality Ministry-Liturgical, Schedule of Worship Services, Marriage, Weekly Bulletin, Communion, Sunday Mass, Sacraments, Gift Items, Events, Reconciliation, Ordination, Music, Worship, Eucharist, Liturgy Committee, Visitors and Tours, Lector, Baptism, Confirmation, Vocations & Server Ministry