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
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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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