November 13, 2019
According to tradition, Our Lady was solemnly consecrated to God as an infant in the temple of the Lord…
November 12, 2019
On November 13, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, the mother of women’s missions. From an early age…
November 8, 2019
Because of his love of peace, St. Martin of Tours’ feast day has traditionally been used as a day to sign peace treaties…
November 5, 2019
On November 5, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. Saint Elizabeth was also…
November 4, 2019
On November 4, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Charles of Borromeo, who is remembered for his humanitarian and reform efforts…
November 1, 2019
From a special concert by the Choir of the Basilica on All Souls Day to the first-ever Mass of the Americas, November is an eventful month…
October 31, 2019
All Saints Day and All Souls Day provide us with the opportunity to reflect on the faithful who have gone before us…
October 22, 2019
On October 22, we celebrate the Feast of Saint John Paul II. Saint John Paul II was the first reigning Pope to visit the Shrine, and was beloved for…
October 18, 2019
“Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as those…
October 15, 2019
On October 15, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Teresa of Jesus, more commonly known as Saint Teresa of Ávila…
October 11, 2019
How do you get from the United States Air Force Academy to the Basilica? Today, Dee Steel tells us about…
October 8, 2019
The Basilica is a treasure trove of history, art, and architecture. Visitors might be familiar with…
October 7, 2019
Every October, we honor Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrating her Feast on October 7. This celebration…
October 4, 2019
On October 4, we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the Catholic Church’s most venerated…
October 1, 2019
As a first-time visitor to the National Shrine, deciding what to see can be overwhelming…
October 1, 2019
On October 1, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Thérѐse of Lisieux, who is beloved for her writings on …
September 23, 2019
Today is a momentous day in the history of the National Shrine, especially as we prepare to commemorate…
September 21, 2019
Jesus shocked the religious teachers of his day in many ways; perhaps one of the most prominent examples was …
September 18, 2019
Reverend Monsignor Vito A. Buonanno tells us what he believes makes the Basilica unique as a place…
September 18, 2019
A new exhibit at the Basilica highlights the 35th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between…
September 17, 2019
Today, Dr. Latona takes readers behind the scenes, sharing his intent for how audiences experience…
September 15, 2019
The feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows is observed on September 15. The occasion is a time for reflection…
September 12, 2019
Today, Reverend Monsignor Vito A. Buonanno answers some essential questions about pilgrimages…
September 11, 2019
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September 10, 2019
Today, Dr. Latona takes readers behind the scenes, sharing what it means to be a Catholic musician…
September 6, 2019
To better understand pilgrimages and what makes the Basilica unique as a place of pilgrimage…
September 3, 2019
Today, Dr. Latona takes us behind the scenes, sharing his experiences as a composer at the Basilica, the largest Catholic Church in North America…
August 29, 2019
August 31 marks the feast day of Saint Joseph of Arimathea, who is known for burying Jesus’ body after the…
August 27, 2019
The musicians of the Basilica strive to transform hearts and minds through the power and beauty of sacred music…
August 26, 2019
During the autumn months, there are a variety of annual pilgrimages at the Basilica…
August 22, 2019
As students begin a new school year, we would like to honor the impact of Saint Augustine…
August 21, 2019
Born in the 4th century, St. Monica is recognized as the patron saint of mothers…
August 14, 2019
This month, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Stephen and the dedication of the Our Lady of Hungary Chapel…
August 13, 2019
In the face of Nazi brutality at Auschwitz, Saint Maximilian Kolbe bravely gave up his life for…
August 9, 2019
Legend Alexandra Thurman has served for over five years as a volunteer in various capacities at the Basilica. Though she…
August 8, 2019
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in…
August 7, 2019
As the Basilica highlights the role of spiritual education in the lives and legacies of the saints this month, on…
August 2, 2019
On August 4, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint John Vianney, who became a devoted servant for Christ and…
July 31, 2019
With the arrival of a new school year, this month at the Basilica we’d like to focus on the legacies…
July 29, 2019
On July 31, we honor the life and legacy of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatius was born in Spain as…
July 26, 2019
With the Feast Day of St. Martha on July 29, we reflect on St. Martha’s role in Jesus’ ministry. Carved…
July 25, 2019
On July 25, we honor the Feast Day of the apostle Saint James the Greater. A passionate evangelist and devoted…
July 24, 2019
On July 26, the Feast Day of St. Anne and St. Joachim, we honor the lives of Mary’s parents, the…
July 23, 2019
Nearly 60 years ago, the Basilica welcomed a new architectural addition: the Knights Tower, gifted by the…
July 19, 2019
On July 22, we celebrate the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene. Mentioned fourteen times in the gospels, St. Mary was…
July 16, 2019
Since 1986, the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate have been serving the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate…
July 15, 2019
On July 16, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and reflect on the blessing of the…
July 13, 2019
Wherever people enter the Basilica, they are greeted by the beauty and splendor of the Catholic faith, not only in…
July 8, 2019
Today we highlight two Marian devotions– Our Lady of La Vang and Our Lady of Guadalupe – that stand in…
July 3, 2019
For almost a century, the magnificent sound of the pipe organ has filled the sanctuaries of the Basilica. From the first…
July 3, 2019
The United States has long been considered the great melting pot, where people from many diverse lands make their home.…
July 1, 2019
As we enter the month of July, we celebrate the different cultures, peoples, and stories that are the fabric of the Catholic faith in…
June 28, 2019
While the Basilica commemorates the Blessed Mother under her title of Immaculate Conception as patroness of the United States, it also…
June 26, 2019
St. Peter and St. Paul: two apostles. Two leaders. Two flawed individuals whom God chose and transformed for the use…
June 24, 2019
On the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart, Friday, June 28, also designated as World Priest Day, the Basilica of…
June 21, 2019
With the Feast of St. John the Baptist on June 24, we reflect upon the life and legacy of he…
June 19, 2019
Two corresponding Marian devotions – the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Miraculous Medal – are represented in chapels at…
June 14, 2019
The Basilica hosts nearly one million people from across the globe each year. Basilica Docent Tom Wong shares his insight into…
June 13, 2019
The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity is approaching – a special day dedicated to reflecting upon the sacred beauty…
June 11, 2019
With the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity approaching, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on this Holy…
June 7, 2019
June 10 marks this year’s celebration of the memorial of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. In 1964, at…
June 4, 2019
The many chapels and oratories dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the…
May 31, 2019
Celebrated on May 31, the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the Virgin Mary’s visit to…
May 29, 2019
A docent – a volunteer guiding a group or individual as they experience the sights, sounds, and heart of the…
May 28, 2019
For the first time in almost twenty years, the National Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert in the Great…
May 25, 2019
Commemorated to honor the men and women who died in military service for the United States, Memorial Day…
May 24, 2019
The Choir of the Basilica performed this month in Rome, traveling to the Eternal City to honor the 35th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between…
May 23, 2019
Dedicated to and named after the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is…
May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019 is the 99th anniversary of the blessing of the site of the future Basilica of the National…
May 13, 2019
On May 13, we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared…
May 10, 2019
Behind every generation of devoted servants for Christ there is a generation of devoted mothers. Faithful mothers teach their children…
May 9, 2019
As we celebrate mothers this month, it is fitting to reflect on the most important mother in history, Mary. Throughout…
May 2, 2019
During the month of May, we honor and celebrate our mothers. As the guardians of future generations, they are instrumental…
May 1, 2019
On April 26, 2019, over 2,000 people attended “Together with Notre-Dame de Paris: A Benefit Concert at the Basilica.” Organized…
April 30, 2019
St. Joseph is present in many places throughout the Basilica. In the East Apse of the Great Upper Church, he…
April 29, 2019
On April 29, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Catherine of Siena. Though Saint Catherine of Siena came from…
April 23, 2019
Thursday, April 25 at 10 a.m. in the Basilica’s Great Upper Church in advance of Notre Dame Benefit Concert at…
April 23, 2019
As the faithful prepare to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, it is important to review the meaning and historical significance of…
April 18, 2019
As we reflect on Christ’s sacrifice this Good Friday, the Seven Last Words give us powerful insight into His thoughts…
April 16, 2019
In solidarity with our friends at Notre Dame in Paris, and seeking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary for…
April 16, 2019
From the somber silence experienced at the beginning of the Good Friday Liturgy, to the thunderous organ fanfare and ringing…
April 15, 2019
“The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in solidarity with the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris,…
April 15, 2019
“Today we share our grief and prayers with those who worship at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, the…
April 15, 2019
The relics of the passion, death, and burial of Our Lord Jesus Christ are the first relics of the Church…
April 11, 2019
Every year, millions of people from all over the world visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate…
March 25, 2019
It gives me great pleasure as Rector to welcome you “virtually” to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception…
March 23, 2019
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the largest Catholic Church in the United States and one…
March 22, 2019
In observance of “24 Hours for the Lord,” the Lenten initiative launched by Pope Francis, the Basilica of the National…
March 21, 2019
The season of Lent is a time to reflect on the solemnity of the Lord’s sacrifice and prepare our hearts…
December 8, 2017
On December 8, 2017, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the patronal feast day of the National Shrine and…
September 23, 2017
On September 23, 2017, a day of pilgrimage for more than 2,000 of the faithful during the centennial year commemorating…
September 23, 2015
A Picture Perfect Day Pope Francis arrived at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September…
November 20, 2009
On November 20, 2009, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its…
April 15, 2008
People of all ages, states, and walks of life from across America flocked to the nation’s patronal church awaiting the…
October 7, 1979
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