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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…

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.

5 Saints to Know This December

From the patron saint of missions to the father of the Catholic press, the saints celebrated in December each have something to teach us. Read about five saints celebrated this month, and why you should know their stories.