Starting early Christmas morning, nearly 200 volunteers with the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception ...
The Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl greets a young worshiper during Christmas Mass held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Christmas Day ...
The noon mass on Wednesday was one of several standing-room-only masses held at the National Shrine. Spokesperson Jacquelyn Hayes said masses that are standing room only include more than 3500 people.