Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Cathedral and Mulberry Streets)
Friday, December 24
VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS:
- 4:00 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m.
- Midnight (Archbishop O’Brien, Celebrant)
Saturday, December 25
CHRISTMAS DAY:
- 8:00 a.m.
- 10:45 a.m.
Cathedral of Mary our Queen (5200 N. Charles Street)
Friday, December 24
VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS:
- 4:00 p.m. (Family Liturgy and Pageant)
- 6:00 p.m. (Archbishop O’Brien, Celebrant)
- 12 Midnight (Carols begin at 11:20 p.m. Suggested arrival time for those attending: 11 p.m.)
Saturday, December 25
CHRISTMAS DAY:
- 8:00 a.m.
- 10:00 a.m.
- 12 Noon
Media Notes: Reporters and photographers are welcome to cover Masses at both the Basilica and the Cathedral. Basilica: Still and video camera operators should set up behind the single sets of pews on the North and South sides of the church. Cathedral: Media vehicles are not permitted on the main driveway, but must be parked on one of the main parking lots on the south side of the campus. Photographers wishing to shoot footage of Mass must set up on the side aisles near the northeast or southeast entrances.