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Official Launch of the Basilica Preservation Trust Website

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is pleased to announce the official launch of the website for the National Shrine Preservation Trust. The new site is now live at www.nationalshrinetrust.org.

Quiz: 10 Facts About Latin American Saints and Catholics from History

How well do you know the saints of Latin America? Do you know who is the patron saint of South America, or who was the first Ecuadorian saint to be canonized? As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to test your knowledge about significant Latin American saints and Catholics from history – take the quiz!

Who was Frédéric Ozanam?

Did you know that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded by a French law student? As a young man, Frédéric Ozanam was passionate about defending the tenets of his faith. He revived a campus discussion club at his college and was outspoken in debates about Catholicism. But he came to realize that living out his faith needed to mean something tangibly…

3 Catholic Missionaries Who Were Trailblazers

In our latest series, we’re exploring the stories of Catholic missionaries portrayed in the art of the Basilica, from St. Junípero Serra to St. Marianne Cope. This first installment focuses on three missionaries who were trailblazers, braving the wild terrains of the New World to share the Gospel.

10 Insightful Quotes from St. Augustine

As we celebrate the Memorial of St. Augustine on August 28, we hope you are inspired by 10 of his most insightful quotes on salvation, faith, and the nature of God.