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Saint John Paul II National Shrine

Catholic · Washington, DC

Location3900 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC 20017
Worship and gatheringsDaily Mass — Monday–Saturday 12:00 p.m.

Catholic in Washington

Researched profile · official sources below

About this church

The Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington is open daily without an admission fee and offers free on-site parking for cars and buses. Mass is celebrated Monday through Saturday at noon and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Spanish and 2:00 p.m. in English. Sunday Masses are livestreamed. Confession is available before weekday Mass, with Spanish confession Sunday from noon to 12:30 and English confession from 3:30 to 4:00. The Shrine is also handicap accessible, making its extensive worship and visitor schedule practical for individual pilgrims and organized groups.

This is more than a neighborhood Mass site. Pilgrims may venerate a first-class blood relic of Saint John Paul II, pray in the Redemptor Hominis Church and Luminous Mysteries Chapel, and explore the interactive permanent exhibition “A Gift of Love,” which follows his life and papacy. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed at 3:00 p.m. daily, with Monday offered online only. School groups can use age-specific gallery guides, and parish groups may request tours, talks with the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, or a private Mass with their own priest. These features make the Shrine a destination for worship, education, and pilgrimage alike.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Hours, Mass, confession, parking, and admission · Detailed pilgrimage and accessibility information · Group pilgrimage, exhibit, and private Mass planning · Saint John Paul II relics

Service times

Daily Mass — Monday–Saturday 12:00 p.m.
Spanish Sunday Mass — 11:00 a.m.
English Sunday Mass — 2:00 p.m., followed by Adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet
Confession — Monday–Saturday 11:00–11:45 a.m.; Sunday 12:00–12:30 p.m. Spanish and 3:30–4:00 p.m. English
Divine Mercy prayer — daily 3:00 p.m.; Monday online only

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Hours

Sunday: 10AM-5PM
Monday: 10AM-3:30PM
Tuesday: 10AM-3:30PM
Wednesday: 10AM-3:30PM
Thursday: 10AM-3:30PM
Friday: 10AM-3:30PM
Saturday: 10AM-5PM

Published hours can change. Confirm them directly with the church before visiting.

Location

3900 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC 20017Washington, DC 20017
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