Marian Healing in Sculpture: A Virtual Tour
With more than 80 chapels and oratories honoring Mary, the Basilica is proud to represent the peoples, cultures, and traditions…
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5 Dominican Saints You Should Know
Read the stories of five Dominican saints who have been influential in the history of the Church, and discover where they are portrayed in the Basilica.
Sing of Mary’s Assumption – A reflection from Dr. Jem Sullivan
As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we reflect on the wonder of Mary’s…
A Prayer to Our Lady of Hungary
For centuries, the faithful have looked to Our Lady of Hungary in times of need, seeking her intercession and special…
The National Shrine Shops Summer 2023 Collection
The National Shrine Shops are back with an all-new collection for summer 2023.
Who was the “Padre on Horseback?”
This week, we observe the 378th birthday of the Venerable Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino. An intrepid explorer, he not only…
3 Places to Find the Transfiguration Portrayed at the Basilica
On August 6, we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, honoring a significant event in Jesus’ life and ministry.
Back-to-School Inspiration for Catholics
As summer comes to a close, it can be easy to get swept away in the chaos of back-to-school preparations…
5 Saints to Know This August
From rhetorical giants like Augustine and Dominic, to prayer warriors like Monica and Clare, these saints each have something to teach us.
How to Navigate the Basilica’s Interactive Map
Did you know that our website hosts an Interactive Map of the National Shrine? A little-known feature, the Interactive Map…
