Magnificat Day of Grace
October 3, 2026

Join Us for an Extraordinary Day of Grace

The Magnificat Foundation, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and The Catholic University of America joyfully invite you to take part in the MAGNIFICAT DAY of Grace—a landmark spiritual event coming to Washington, DC on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

A Time to Gather all Those who Love Mary’s Magnificat

Prayer and Liturgy

Prayers for the Morning and Evening
Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Veneration of relics of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and her parents, Saints Louis and Zélie Martin.

Fellowship

Meet members of the MAGNIFICAT team, including Founding Publisher Pierre-Marie Dumont, Founding Editor Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P., Fr. Sebastian White, O.P., Editor-in-Chief from 2019 to 2025, current Editor-in Chief Fr. Philip Nolan, O.P., and Mr. Romain Lizé, Publisher of MAGNIFICAT

Special Presentations

Dramatic performance of a religious drama accompanied by a symphony orchestra
Inspiring speakers
And more!

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Event Location

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, a Catholic church dedicated to the patroness of our nation, is a place of worship, pilgrimage, evangelization, and reconciliation.
It offers visitors the occasion for a deepening conversion, a step forward in the journey to God, with Mary as the model for that journey.
This monumental church, raised by Catholics of the United States because of their devotion to Mary the Mother of God, gives visibility to their faith and Catholic heritage. Mary’s Shrine invites people from across the country and beyond into the saving moment of faith, hope, and charity, so that they may be reconciled and transformed into living symbols of Christ’s presence in the world.
It is here that the faithful gather to worship God, give honor to Mary, and are sent to spread God’s word wherever they go.

Parking at the Basilica

There are two designated parking areas at the Basilica, where parking is free and available during hours of operation.

Parking Option 1: The primary visitor parking lot is located directly to the left of the Basilica, next to the Rosary Garden. The lot can be accessed via Harewood Rd NE, just north of Michigan Ave NE. You’ll see a sign at the entrance that reads: “National Shrine Parking: Visitors.”

Parking Option 2: When arriving at the main entrance to the Basilica via Michigan Ave NE, there are a limited number of parking spaces available to the right, adjacent to the east side of the building.

Public Transit Information

The Basilica is located less than 0.5 mi from the Brookland-Catholic University stop on Washington Metro’s Red Line.
Visitors can exit to John McCormack Rd NE & Michigan Ave NE and walk 5-10 minutes via Michigan Ave NE to the Basilica.