10 Verses for the New Year
As we enter a New Year, we face much that is unknown. On the horizon lays the prospect of new…
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Saints of the Baldachin: Part II
In this second post in our Saints of the Baldachin series, we invite you to discover the stories of the four Western Church Fathers portrayed on the west side of the baldachin and learn about the symbolism of their depictions.
10 Pope Quotes About the Sanctity of Life
As we prepare for the National Prayer Vigil for Life, meditate on these 10 quotes from the popes about the sanctity of life and the unborn.
10 Must-See Videos of 2025
As we enter 2026, we invite you to watch these 10 must-see videos from the past year at America’s Catholic Church.
5 Things You Should Know About St. John Nepomucene Neumann
When St. John Nepomucene Neumann set out to begin his ministry, he had little money and few connections. He was an immigrant from Bohemia and had yet to be ordained as a priest. But over the course of his work in the United States, he went on to become the bishop of the largest diocese in the country and make historic strides in education.
7 Quotes from the Popes and Saints About the Epiphany
As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 4, we invite you to reflect on these seven quotes from the popes and saints across the ages.
The Basilica’s Top 10 Blogposts of 2025
As the year comes to a close, we’ve put together our top 10 posts – read the best of our blog from 2025.
Virtual Tour: Mary as the Mother of God in the Basilica
As we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God this week, we reflect on Mary’s role in the redemption story and her faithful acceptance of God’s will for her life. In today’s post, discover how she’s honored as the Mother of God in the art and architecture of the Basilica in immersive 360° – take the virtual tour.
5 Places to Find St. John the Apostle Portrayed in the Basilica
As we celebrate the feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist, we invite you to explore five places where he is portrayed in the Basilica.
3 Places to Find St. Stephen at the Basilica
As we celebrate the feast of St. Stephen on December 26, we invite you to explore the places where he is portrayed at the National Shrine in shimmering mosaics, vivid stained glass, and more.