The International Week of Prayer and Fasting

In-Person Event
Opening Day

Saturday, November 15th, 2025
8:30am-5:00pm

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Ave., NE
Washington, DC  20017

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In-Person Event Speakers

Mass and Morning Conference at St. Mary of Sorrows Church. 

Lunch and Afternoon Conference at the Parish Center (St. Joseph Hall),
located next to the church

St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church
10500 Zion Drive
Fairfax, VA 22023

Cardinal Ernest Simoni

Main Celebrant and Homilist

Fr. Dan Reehil

Talk Title: TBD

Kathleen McCarthy

Talk Title: TBD

Patricia Sandoval

Talk Title: TBD

Dan and Stephanie Burke

Talk Title: Healing and Hope through Discernment of Spirits and Mental Prayer

The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis

The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be available for veneration

When

Saturday, November 15, 2025
8:30am to 5:00pm

How it works

Join us in-person at the
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
400 Michigan Ave., NE
Washington, DC  20017
Saturday, November 15, 2025
8:30am to 5:00pm
 

There will be speakers, confessions, a global living Rosary, Holy Mass, and a procession of the nations. 

Click “Attend the Event In-Person” to register for the IN-PERSON event. If you cannot join us in person, the recording will be made available for purchase  with our  All-Access Pass.

The Schedule

You can expand each of the sections below to learn more about our schedule for the Opening Day of Prayer at St. Mary of Sorrows on Saturday, October 12. All times are in Eastern Time.

Introduction and Welcome by Ted and Maureen Flynn

Led by the Asian and African Communities

Led by the Hispanic Community

Enjoy music performed by Aria.

Legion of Mary Prayers & Benediction by Deacon Orlando Barros

Procession of the Nations

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with Celebrant and Homilist Bishop Emeritus Robert Baker

Divine Mercy Chaplet led by Dave and Joan Maroney

Final Benediction