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ADDRESS AND PARKING

3900 Harewood Road, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Free parking on site for cars and buses

HOURS OF OPERATION

Open daily; there is no admission fee.
Monday-Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Exhibit and Gift Shop
Monday–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
For more information, contact visitorservices@jp2shrine.org or (202) 635-5400.

Icon of a church symbolizing aligned with faith

MASS AND CONFESSION

Holy Mass
Monday - Saturday: 12:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. (Español)
2:00 p.m. (English) followed by
Adoration and the Prayer at the Hour of Mercy
All Masses are open to the public.
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Confession
Monday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (English)
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Español)
and 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. (English)
Examinations of Conscience

DISCOVER

Pope John Paul II was seen by billions of people. Millions would claim that he changed their lives. The Saint John Paul II National Shrine explores how this 20^th-century saint inspires Catholics of every age to renew their faith and hope in Christ, and thereby continue to change the world.

Chas Fagan's bronze statue of John Paul II outside the Shrine Washington DC

PLAN YOUR PILGRIMAGE

Open every day of the year.

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You can help the Shrine by making a tax-deductible gift. 100% of your gift is used to support programs of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine.

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Pligrims touch the interative screen in the Shrine's exhibit of the life of Saint John Paul II.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Learn about upcoming liturgies, devotions, retreats, and activities at the Shrine.

LEARN

At the Shrine, pilgrims from throughout North America encounter the mission and legacy of one of history’s greatest popes who continues to inspire and bring hope to our modern world. It is a place where present and future generations will learn about their faith and their great heritage as Catholics.

A group of students observing historical artifacts at the JP2 shrine.

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PRAYER

The Church teaches us that we may ask for the help of the saints in Heaven. Join us in a common plea for the intercession of St. John Paul II.

WORSHIP

The Shrine is dedicated to the worship of God and to furthering devotion to St. John Paul II. Visitors can attend daily Mass, receive the sacraments, and venerate a first-class relic of St. John Paul II. The Shrine’s church and chapel inspire worship, prayer, and reflection.

DEVOTIONS AT THE SHRINE

Mass, Prayer, and Relic Veneration