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The Basilica of St. Mary

Schedule updated May 25, 2026 · 47 services this week

This Weekend

Saturday Vigil

4:00 PM
Confession (before Mass)
5:00 PM
Mass
vigil

Sunday

7:00 AM
Mass
8:30 AM
Mass
10:00 AM
Mass
12:00 PM
Mass
1:30 PM
Mass
5:00 PM
Mass

Weekly Schedule

Monday

6:30 AM
MassBasilica
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
AdorationBasilica
7:30 AM
RosaryBasilica
before 08:00 Mass
8:00 AM
MassBasilica
12:10 PM
MassBasilica
12:40 PM
ConfessionBasilica
after 12:10 Mass

Tuesday

6:30 AM
MassBasilica
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
AdorationBasilica
7:30 AM
RosaryBasilica
before 08:00 Mass
8:00 AM
MassBasilica
12:10 PM
MassBasilica
12:40 PM
ConfessionBasilica
after 12:10 Mass

Wednesday

6:30 AM
MassBasilica
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
AdorationBasilica
7:30 AM
RosaryBasilica
before 08:00 Mass
8:00 AM
MassBasilica
12:10 PM
MassBasilica
12:40 PM
ConfessionBasilica
after 12:10 Mass
12:45 PM – 8:00 PM
AdorationBasilica
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ConfessionBasilica
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Holy Half Hour & BenedictionBasilica
benediction

Thursday

6:30 AM
MassBasilica
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
AdorationBasilica
7:30 AM
RosaryBasilica
before 08:00 Mass
8:00 AM
MassBasilica
12:10 PM
MassBasilica
12:40 PM
ConfessionBasilica
after 12:10 Mass

Friday

6:30 AM
MassBasilica
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
AdorationBasilica
7:30 AM
RosaryBasilica
before 08:00 Mass
8:00 AM
MassBasilica
12:10 PM
MassBasilica
12:40 PM
ConfessionBasilica
after 12:10 Mass

Saturday

8:00 AM
RosaryBasilica
before 08:30 Mass
8:30 AM
MassBasilica
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
ConfessionBasilica
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
ConfessionBasilica
5:00 PM
MassBasilica
vigil

Sunday

7:00 AM
MassBasilica
8:30 AM
MassBasilica
10:00 AM
MassBasilica
12:00 PM
MassBasilica
1:30 PM
MassBasilica
5:00 PM
MassBasilica

Monthly Services

8:00 AM
Other – First SaturdayBasilica
5:45 PM
Devotions – Sunday
3rd and 5th; after 5 PM Mass
9:00 PM
Adoration – First FridayBasilica
exposition

What visitors say about The Basilica of St. Mary

Community Insights

The church offers amazing Masses, with a strong sense of reverence for the Eucharist.

Early morning Masses are highly recommended.

It's a vibrant and active Catholic community, known for its wonderful youth and young adult programs.

The church is a beautiful and historic building, dating back to 1827.

Many find it a very beautiful and peaceful place for prayer.

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Schedule updated May 25, 2026 · 47 services this week