The International Week of Prayer and Fasting
FREE In-Person Event
Opening Day on Saturday, October 1st, 2022
at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C
FREE In-Person Event
Opening Day on Saturday, October 1st, 2022
at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C
Register to Attend the Event in person by filling out the form below
At the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 1st
Celebrant and Homilist
The Power of the Eucharist Against Evil
The Twin Pillars of Victory: The Eucharist and Our Blessed Mother
Prayer, Fasting, Adoration and Heaven's Great Reset
Divine Mercy - Even For The Most Grievous Crime of All
The Relic will be available for veneration in the Upper Church.*
*The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be available all day for veneration in the Miraculous Medal side chapel in the Upper Church.
Saturday, October 1st from 8:30am – 3:30pm ET.
Join us in-person at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, October 1st, from 8:30am – 3:30pm ET. There will be speakers, confessions, a global living Rosary, 1pm Mass, and a procession of the nations.
The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be available for veneration at the Miraculous Medal side chapel in the Upper Church.
Click “Attend the Event In-Person” to register for the IN-PERSON event. If you would like to join us virtually, the event will be live-streamed on our website, on YouTube, and on Facebook during the day!
ou can expand each of the sections below to learn more about our schedule for the Opening Day of Prayer at the Basilica on Saturday, October 1. All times are in Eastern Time.
*Confessions will be offered from 9:30-11:30 and 2:15-3:15.
*The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be available all day for veneration in the Miraculous Medal side chapel in the Upper Church.
with the Legion of Mary and Deacon Orlando Barros – Sacred Music provided by Aria.
Introduction and Welcome by Ted and Maureen Flynn
Led by the Asian and African Communities
The Twin Pillars of Victory: The Eucharist and Our Blessed Mother
The Power of the Eucharist Against Evil
Led by the Hispanic Community
Prayer, Fasting, Adoration and Heaven’s Great Reset
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 Joseph L. Coffey
Divine Mercy – Even for the Most Grievous Crime of All
Divine Mercy Chaplet led by Dave and Joan Maroney
Final Benediction
Join a community of prayer warriors and stand in the breach in this time of crisis!
The International Week of Prayer & Fasting is a global movement focused on converting the world, saving families, and restoring the culture by answering Heaven’s call for prayer, fasting and conversion.