In observance of the Christmas season, the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia will observe special hours over the next two weeks. Please refer to this schedule when planning a visit or pilgrimage to the Shrine.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Office & Gift Shop: Closed
Shrine Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.*
*(4:00 p.m. Confessions will not be offered this day)
Mass Times: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. (Christmas Vigil Mass)
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Office & Gift Shop: Closed
Shrine Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.*
*(10:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Confessions will not be offered this day)
Mass Time: 10:00 a.m. (Christmas Day Mass)
Friday, December 26, 2025
Office & Gift Shop: Closed
Shrine Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.*
*(4:00 p.m. Confessions will not be offered this day)
Mass Times: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Office & Gift Shop: Closed
Shrine Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mass Times: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. (Vigil)
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Office & Gift Shop: Closed
Shrine Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Mass Time: 10:00 a.m.
Monday, December 29, 2025 and Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Shrine, Office, & Gift Shop: Close at 1:00 p.m.
Shrine Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.*
*(4:00 p.m. Confessions will not be offered these days)
Mass Times: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Office & Gift Shop: Closed
Shrine Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.*
*(4:00 p.m. Confessions will not be offered this day)
Mass Times: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. (Holy Day Vigil)
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Office & Gift Shop: Closed
Shrine Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.*
*(10:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Confessions will not be offered this day)
Mass Time: 10:00 a.m.