Special Hours for the Christmas Season
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.
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
*(4:00 p.m. Confessions will not be offered this day)
Shrine Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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.
*(4:00 p.m. Confessions will not be offered this day)
Shrine Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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.
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.