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…
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Remembering St. Peter and St. Paul: Instruments of Divine Purpose
St. Peter and St. Paul: two apostles. Two leaders. Two flawed individuals whom God chose and transformed for the use…
An Exhortation to Prayer: The Global Rosary Relay
On the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart, Friday, June 28, also designated as World Priest Day, the Basilica of…
Reflections upon the Life and Legacy of John the Baptist
With the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, we reflect upon the life and legacy of the…
2 Marian Devotions at the Basilica: The Immaculate Heart of Mary & The Miraculous Medal
Two corresponding Marian devotions – the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Miraculous Medal – are represented in chapels at…
Why do nearly one million people visit the Basilica each year?
The Basilica hosts nearly one million people from across the globe each year. Basilica Docent Tom Wong shares his insight into…
The Five Domes of the Basilica and the Story They Tell
The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity is approaching – a special day dedicated to reflecting upon the sacred beauty…
The Trinity Dome and the Feast of the Blessed Trinity
With the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity approaching, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on this Holy…
Celebrating Mary as Mother of the Church
June 10 marks this year’s celebration of the memorial of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. In 1964, at…
3 Marian Prayers: Our Lady of China, Our Mother of Africa, Our Lady of Vailankanni
The many chapels and oratories dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the…