Celebrating the 56th Anniversary of the Installation of the Knights Tower Carillon
Nearly 60 years ago, the Basilica welcomed a new architectural addition: the Knights Tower, gifted by the…
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What Saint Mary Magdalene Teaches Us about Redemption and Devotion
On July 22, we celebrate the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene. Mentioned fourteen times in the gospels, St. Mary was…
Caring for the Basilica: Meet the Sister Sacristans
Since 1986, the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate have been serving the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate…
Reflections on Our Lady of Mount Carmel
On July 16, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and reflect on the blessing of the…
Explore National Shrine Gifts and Books with Amy Maloney
Wherever people enter the Basilica, they are greeted by the beauty and splendor of the Catholic faith, not only in…
Testaments to Loving Care: Our Lady of La Vang & Our Lady of Guadalupe
Today we highlight two Marian devotions– Our Lady of La Vang and Our Lady of Guadalupe – that stand in…
The Basilica Summer Organ Recital Series: An Introduction
For almost a century, the magnificent sound of the pipe organ has filled the sanctuaries of the Basilica. From the first…
The Remarkable History of America’s Catholic Church
The United States has long been considered the great melting pot, where people from many diverse lands make their home.…
Reflecting Upon the Legacy of St. Junípero Serra
As we enter the month of July, we celebrate the different cultures, peoples, and stories that are the fabric of the Catholic faith in…
Uniting the World: Our Lady of the Rosary & Our Lady Queen of Missions
While the Basilica commemorates the Blessed Mother under her title of Immaculate Conception as patroness of the United States, it also…
