Due to inclement weather, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will open to the public at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26, and operate on a modified schedule.
With countless theological works to choose from, it can be difficult to decide what to incorporate into our daily meditations. As we head into 2026, we invite you to explore five devotional books featuring the wisdom of John Henry Newman, Fulton Sheen, and others!
As we enter a New Year, we face much that is unknown. On the horizon lays the prospect of new adventures and beginnings, new joys and sorrows, and new trials and challenges. Whether you are hopeful or uneasy, whatever chapter is now before you, we invite you to take strength from the promises of Scripture.
In this second post in our Saints of the Baldachin series, we invite you to discover the stories of the four Western Church Fathers portrayed on the west side of the baldachin and learn about the symbolism of their depictions.
As we prepare for the National Prayer Vigil for Life, meditate on these 10 quotes from the popes about the sanctity of life and the unborn.
As we enter 2026, we invite you to watch these 10 must-see videos from the past year at America’s Catholic Church.
When St. John Nepomucene Neumann set out to begin his ministry, he had little money and few connections. He was an immigrant from Bohemia and had yet to be ordained as a priest. But over the course of his work in the United States, he went on to become the bishop of the largest diocese in the country and make historic strides in education.
As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 4, we invite you to reflect on these seven quotes from the popes and saints across the ages.
As the year comes to a close, we’ve put together our top 10 posts – read the best of our blog from 2025.
As we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God this week, we reflect on Mary’s role in the redemption story and her faithful acceptance of God’s will for her life. In today’s post, discover how she’s honored as the Mother of God in the art and architecture of the Basilica in immersive 360° – take the virtual tour.
