August Novena

We are excited for this year’s annual Assumption Novena. In the midst of the final year of the National Eucharistic Revivial, we are grateful for all the Bishops of Ohio promoting a pilgrimage to the Basilica & National Shrine. We look forward to welcoming all pilgrims—those who have been here before and those who are coming for the first time. May your time here be greatly blessed by Our Lord and Lady!

Liturgical Schedule

Tuesday, August 6: Day 1 – Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

7:00am	Mass (Original Shrine Church)
7:30am- 4:30pm	Eucharistic Adoration (Original Shrine Church)
11:00am	Mass (Upper Basilica)
7:00 – 8:00pm	Confessions (Lower Basilica)
8:00pm	Novena of the Assumption with Rosary Procession (Upper Basilica)

Wednesday, August 7: Day 2

7:00am	Mass (Original Shrine Church)
11:00am	Mass with Pilgrimage Group from Youngstown (Upper Basilica)
1:30pm	Pilgrimage Group – Full Shrine Devotions (Upper Basilica)
7:00 – 8:00pm	Confessions (Lower Basilica)
8:00pm	Novena of the Assumption with Rosary Procession (Upper Basilica)

Thursday, August 8: Day 3 – Feast of Saint Dominic, Founder of the Order of Preachers

7:00am	Mass (Original Shrine Church)
11:00am	Mass in Spanish with Bishop Earl Fernandes (Upper Basilica)
11:00am	Mass in English (Original Shrine Church)
7:00 – 8:00pm	Confessions (Lower Basilica)
8:00pm	Novena of the Assumption with Rosary Procession (Upper Basilica)

Friday, August 9: Day 4

7:00am	Mass (Original Shrine Church)
11:00am	Mass (Upper Basilica)
7:00 – 8:00pm	Confessions (Lower Basilica)
8:00pm	Novena of the Assumption with Rosary Procession (Upper Basilica)

Saturday, August 10: Day 5 – Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr

11:00am	Mass (Upper Basilica)
3:30pm – 4:30pm	Confessions (Lower Basilica)
5:00pm	Mass (Upper Basilica)
7:00 – 8:00pm	Confessions (Lower Basilica)
8:00pm	Novena of the Assumption with Rosary Procession (Upper Basilica)

Sunday, August 11: Day 6 – The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00am	Mass (Upper Basilica)
11:00am	Mass (Upper Basilica)
12:30pm	Mass in Malayalam (Upper Basilica)
2:00pm	Novena of the Assumption with Rosary Procession (Upper Basilica)

Monday, August 12: Day 7

11:00am	Mass (Upper Basilica)
6:30pm	Mass in Tamalil with Archbishop George Antonysamy & Bishop Earl Fernandes (Original Shrine Church)
7:00 – 8:00pm	Confessions (Lower Basilica)
8:00pm	Novena of the Assumption with Rosary Procession (Upper Basilica)

Tuesday, August 13: Day 8

7:00am	Mass (Original Shrine Church)
7:30am- 4:30pm	Eucharistic Adoration (Original Shrine Church)
11:00am	Mass (Upper Basilica)
2:00 – 4:00pm	Confessions (Back Lawn)
5:00pm	Mass in Chaldean (Shrine Park) followed by blessing and dedication of Christ the Redeemer statue
7:00 – 8:00pm	Confessions (Lower Basilica)
8:00pm	Novena of the Assumption with Rosary Procession (Upper Basilica)

Wednesday, August 14: Day 9 – Feast of Saint Maximilian Koble, I Order, Priest & Martyr

7:00am	Mass (Original Shrine Church)
9:00am – 2:00pm	Confessions (back lawn)
11:00am	Mass in English (Upper Basilica)
12:30pm	Mass in Chaldean (Upper Basilica)
2:00pm	Full Shrine Devotions with Rosary Procession (Upper Basilica)
3:30pm – 8:00pm	Confessions (Back Lawn)
5:00pm	Mass in Chaldean (Upper Basilica)
7:00pm	Mass in English (Lower Basilica)
9:00pm	Vigil Mass of the Assumption with Candlelight Procession to the (Shrine Park)
9:30pm	Vigil Mass of the Assumption (Upper Basilica)

Thursday, August 15: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

7:00am	Mass (Original Shrine Church)
9:00am – 1:00pm	Confessions (Back Lawn)
10:00am	Mass in Albanian (Upper Basilica)
11:00am	Mass in English (Lower Basilica)
12:00pm	Mass in Chaldean (Upper Basilica)
2:00pm	Full Shrine Devotions with Rosary Procession (Upper Basilica)

Novena Gift Shop Hours

Make sure to visit the Gift Shop during the Novena!
You can visit the Gift Shop website to plan ahead what you may like to purchase or buy it ahead of time.

Visit Gift Shop Website

Tuesday, August 6 – Tuesday, August 13
10:00am – 4:30pm

Wednesday, August 14
9:00am – 8:30pm
Closed 2:00pm-3:00pm for Shrine Devotions

Thursday, August 15
10:00am – 4:30pm

Food & Refreshments

Between Masses, devotions, confession, prayer, or just walking around the grounds, make sure to visit our food vendors! There are a wide variety of options available.

You can click on the name of some vendors to find more information on their website or Facebook page.

Kindly note that no outside food or drinks are permitted in the Shrine Cafeteria. This is in accordance with Health Department regulations. Only people who purchase food are permitted to sit and eat in the cafeteria.

Located in the Shrine Cafeteria Parking Lot

Aurora’s Tamales – 13th and 14th
Not Your Mama’s Grilled Cheese – 13th and 14th
Roasted. A Coffee Company – 14th only
Cindy’s Funnel Cakes – 13th and 14th
- Serving: funnel cakes, elephant ears, deep fried Oreo’s, & lots of sugary treats!
Kloepfer’s Kitchen – 13th, 14th, and 15th
- Serving: Walking tacos, hot dogs, shredded chicken & beef sandwiches, chips, pop
Cindy’s Funnel Cakes – 13th and 14th
- Serving: funnel cakes, elephant ears, deep fried Oreo’s, & lots of sugary treats!
Shaved Ice – 13th and 14th

Located in the Shrine Cafeteria

Knights of Columbus – 14th only
- Serving: Burgers, hot dogs, macaroni salad, popcorn, candy, ice cream, soda, water

Located in the East Parking Lot of OLC School*

OLC School – 14th only
- Serving: Hot dogs, sloppy joes, ice cream