The International Week of Prayer and Fasting

FREE In-Person Event
Closing Day on Saturday, October 28th, 2023
8:30am-3:30pm

at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C

All Events are FREE on the actual day of the events.

If you’re unable to attend, you can sign up for an ALL-ACCESS PASS to receive:

  • On-Demand Replays of the Speaker Talks
  • Audio Files of Speaker Talks

Register to Attend the Event in person by filling out the form below

In-Person Event Speakers

At the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

basilica

Bishop EMERITUS ROBERT J. BAKER, STD

Main Celebrant and Homilist

Dr. Carlos Parellada

Talk Title: My Participation in the Investigation of the Eucharistic Miracle of Tixtla, Mexico

Ray Grijalba

Talk Title: The Amazing Scientific Evidence of Eucharistic Miracles

Sister Deirdre Byrne

Talk Title: It was Before the Most Blessed Sacrament that I Found the Love of Jesus

Fr. Timothy Byerley

Talk Title: Maria Esperanza and Hope for Our Times

Ted Flynn

Talk Title: The Mystery of the Eucharist: The Source and Summit of the Faith

Carlo Acutis Relic

The Relic will be available for veneration in the Upper Chapel

*The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be available all day for veneration in the Upper Chapel

When

Saturday, October 28, 2023
8:30am to 3:30pm

How it works

Join us in-person at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 8:30am to 3:30pm. There will be speakers, confessions, a global living Rosary, Holy Mass, and a procession of the nations. 

The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be available for veneration in the Upper Chapel. 

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!

The Schedule

You 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