The Basilica offices will be closed in observance of the New Year's  holiday on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 and Thurday, January 1, 2015.  A vigil Mass will be celebrated in the main church in anticipation of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God at 5pm Wedneday, December 31. The Mass for the Holy Day of Obligation will be celebrated in the main church on Thursday, January 1 at 10:00am.