A November Walk Through Art
Discover five art pieces we’re highlighting this November – from the Universal Call to Holiness Sculpture to the Miraculous Medal Chapel.
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5 Things You Should Know About St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Frances Xavier Cabrini grew up in Italy during a time when women missionaries were unheard of – but she didn’t let that stop her from following God’s call to minister to the vulnerable in New York.
Quiz: 10 Facts About Saints Who Were Soldiers
How well do you know the stories of saints who were soldiers? Do you know which saint was drafted into the army by mistake, or which saint survived being hit by a cannonball? As we celebrate Veterans Day this week, we invite you to test your knowledge about saints who were soldiers – take the quiz!
Who was Father Francis Duffy?
As an Army chaplain on the front lines of World War I, Francis Duffy became a compassionate leader beloved by all who knew him. Today, he is remembered as one of the most decorated chaplains in Army history. As we celebrate Veterans Day this week, we invite you to learn more…
Statement of Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, Rector of the Basilica, On the Health Diagnosis of Cardinal Robert McElroy
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.
Relics of Saint Thérèse Return to Mary’s Shrine
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.
5 Things You Should Know About St. Martin de Porres
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.
“In the Company of Angels”: Choral Meditations on All Souls
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.
10 Insightful Quotes from Pope John Paul II
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.
5 Things to Know About Luke the Evangelist
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.
