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Chas Fagan's bronze statue of John Paul II outside the Shrine Washington DC

VISIT THE SHRINE

The Saint John Paul II National Shrine welcomes pilgrims who wish to encounter Jesus Christ through the life and teachings of St. John Paul II.

Visitors undertake a spiritual journey with this great saint and leave inspired to continue the New Evangelization he taught was the vocation of every Christian.

Visitors can attend daily Mass and receive the sacraments in the Redemptor Hominis Church and venerate a first-class relic of St. John Paul II in the Luminous Mysteries Chapel.
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HOURS OF OPERATION

Open daily; there is no admission fee.

Monday-Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.


Exhibit and Gift Shop

Monday–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

For more information, contact visitorservices@jp2shrine.org or (202) 635-5400.

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ADDRESS AND PARKING

3900 Harewood Road, NE

Washington, DC 20017

Free parking on site for cars and buses

TRANSPORTATION AND DIRECTIONS

Brookland/CUA Metro Stop on the Red Line


Driving Directions

From the North

From the South

From the East

From the West

EXPLORE THE SHRINE

A Gift of Love

Through a remarkable exhibit on the life of Pope John Paul II, visitors encounter a saint who held fast to faith, hope, and love through the darkest moments of the 20th century; experience his priestly ministry during the communist period; and explore the major themes and events of his pontificate.

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Redemptor Hominis Church

Visitors can attend daily Mass and receive the sacraments in the Redemptor Hominis Church. Beautiful mosaics on the walls recount God’s mercy through significant moments in our salvation history. Images on the altar, ambo, and pillars inspire reflection on holy men and women who spread the Gospel.

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Luminous Mysteries Chapel

The Luminous Mysteries Chapel contains a first-class relic of St. John Paul II’s blood that is present for veneration. Pilgrims can seek St. John Paul’s intercession while meditating on the surrounding mosaics that depict the mysteries that Pope John Paul II introduced into the prayer of the Rosary.

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Pilgrims pose with the bronze statue of Pope John Paul II

MAKE A PILGRIMAGE

Discover St. John Paul II who lived an extraordinary life as a gift to God and to everyone he encountered. Experience faith formation through pilgrimages, religious devotions, daily Mass, and special liturgical celebrations.

The Shrine offers guided tours, engaging talks, reflections, and other programs for pilgrims of all ages. Specialized guides are available for students.

Contact us for details and to schedule your pilgrimage.
PLAN YOUR PILGRIMAGE
A Gift of Love Exhibit at the Saint John Paul II Shrine Washington DC

EXPERIENCE OUR VIRTUAL TOURS

Enjoy Exclusive Content Including:

Virtual Tours
In-Depth Information On The Shrine’s Mosaics
Supporting Information On The Exhibit
Membership Benefits
And More!
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