5 Places to Find Mary Portrayed as the Mother of God
As we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God this week, we invite you to discover five places where Our Lady is portrayed as the Mother of God in the Basilica and reflect on her example.
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The Basilica’s Top 10 Blogposts of 2024
From posts featuring inspiring quotes from the saints to quizzes about biblical figures, the Basilica blog covers a broad range of topics. Today, we invite you to read the top 10 posts of 2024 and strengthen your own devotion.
8 Places to Find the Holy Family in the Art of the Basilica
As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph this week and reflect on their example, we invite you to explore eight places they are featured in the Basilica – from intricate sculptures to glittering mosaics.
Who was Father Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin?
Did you know that the first priest to receive all his orders in the United States was a Russian prince? Often referred to as the “Apostle of the Alleghenies,” Father Demetrius Gallitzin…
3 Women Saints to Know This Christmas
As we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth, we invite you to reflect on the stories of three women saints portrayed in the art of the Basilica
5 Things You Should Know About St. Stephen
On December 26, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Stephen, a fearless hero of the early Church. Living in the first community of Christians in Jerusalem, Stephen challenged the Jewish teachers…
Mary’s Shrine Designated a Special Place of Pilgrimage for Jubilee Year 2025
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., is designated a special place of pilgrimage for Jubilee Year 2025 by the Administrative Committee of the USCCB. This special designation allows the faithful…
Virtually Experience the Nativity Chapel
This Christmas season, we invite you to virtually experience the Nativity Chapel, which honors the miracle of Christ’s birth in vibrant mosaic.
Who is portrayed in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel? Part II
From the first indigenous American to become a saint, to the founder of the American parochial school system, each of these saints has something to teach us.
Who is portrayed in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel? Part I
As we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe this week, we invite you to learn about the saints and historic figures portrayed in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
