St. Robert Bellarmine: A Rational Defender of the Church
On September 17, we celebrate the Feast of St. Robert Bellarmine, Doctor of the Church, whose rational defense of the…
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A Guide to Fall Pilgrimages at the Basilica in 2022
Learn about the pilgrimages happening at America’s Catholic Church this fall – from the celebration of Our Lady of Good Health to the Lourdes Pilgrimage Experience!
Lessons in Holiness: A Reflection on the Life of Mother Teresa from Msgr. Rossi
September 5, 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Without question, Mother was one…
Virtually Tour the Our Lady of Šiluva Chapel
Did you know that the Basilica’s Our Lady of Šiluva chapel was dedicated 56 years ago? Dating back to the…
A Guide to the Papal Exhibit
Did you know the lower level of the Basilica houses a papal exhibit with special items connected to the Roman Pontiffs?
Download the Fall-Winter 2022 Edition of the Mary’s Shrine Newsletter
Interested in the latest news and information about the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate…
Virtually Tour the Our Mother of Africa Chapel
Did you know that the National Shrine has a chapel dedicated to Our Mother of Africa? A gift of the…
Virtually Tour the Coronation Chapel
Did you know that the Church celebrates the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 22 each year? As…
Who was the first Christian king of Hungary?
On August 16, we observe the Feast of Saint Stephen, the patron saint and first Christian king of Hungary. Though…
What Is Omnipresence?
“Where can I go from your spirit? From your presence, where can I flee? If I ascend to the heavens,…