Mary and Elizabeth’s Joy: The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Celebrated on May 31, the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the Virgin Mary’s visit to…
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An Inside Look at the Basilica with Docent Tom Wong
A docent – a volunteer guiding a group or individual as they experience the sights, sounds, and heart of the…
An Exclusive Interview with the National Symphony Orchestra
For the first time in almost twenty years, the National Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert in the Great…
The Memorial Mass: A Recognition of Love and Service
Commemorated to honor the men and women who died in military service for the United States, Memorial Day…
A Week in Rome with the Choir of the Basilica
The Choir of the Basilica performed this month in Rome, traveling to the Eternal City to honor the 35th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between…
3 Marian Prayers of Protection & Hope
Dedicated to and named after the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is…
Prayer, Peace, and Penance: The Message of Our Lady of Fatima
On May 13, we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared…
The Church’s Great Mothers: 4 Saints Who Were Devoted Mothers
Behind every generation of devoted servants for Christ there is a generation of devoted mothers. Faithful mothers teach their children…
A Mother’s Day Tribute: Mary, Mother of God, as Depicted in the Basilica
As we celebrate mothers this month, it is fitting to reflect on the most important mother in history, Mary. Throughout…
In Celebration of Mothers: A Look at Faithful Mothers of the Bible
During the month of May, we honor and celebrate our mothers. As the guardians of future generations, they are instrumental…