I was sorry to learn of the health diagnosis of Cardinal McElroy. In addition to being Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal McElroy is the Chair of the National Shrine Board of Trustees.
The National Shrine is honored to host the reliquary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux for veneration by the faithful from November 20-22, 2025. The reliquary returns to Mary’s Shrine 26 years after its first historic visit in 1999.
As we celebrate the Memorial of St. Martin de Porres on November 3, we invite you to discover five facts about his life and legacy.
As the Church commemorates All Souls’ Day, we pause to remember the departed and to pray for their eternal rest in God’s presence. In today’s post, we invite you to enter this remembrance through the language of music, exploring the concert’s themes of angels, divine worship, and the promise of eternal life.
As we celebrate the Feast of Pope John Paul II on October 22, we invite you to reflect on ten of his most insightful quotes.
Did you know that St. Luke is honored in ten different places in the Basilica? As we celebrate the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist on October 18, we invite you to discover five facts about this Gospel author.
As we celebrate the Memorial of St. Teresa of Ávila on October 15, we invite you to reflect on 10 of her most insightful quotes.
The National Shrine Shops are back with a newly curated collection just in time to start planning for the Christmas season! From books and jewelry to Christmas cards and home décor, there is something for everyone as we approach the celebration of the Nativity! Browse the National Shrine Shops Christmas Gift Guide today.
Read about four saints celebrated in October and why you should know their stories. From the woman who wrote Story of a Soul to Luke the Apostle, they each have something to teach us.
In this Basilica Book Club post, we invite you to discover four books with powerful imagery exploring sacred art, architecture, historic artifacts, and more.
