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.
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…
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
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…
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., is designated a special place of pilgrimage for Jubilee Year 2025 by the Administrative Committee of the USCCB. This special designation allows the faithful…
This Christmas season, we invite you to virtually experience the Nativity Chapel, which honors the miracle of Christ’s birth in vibrant mosaic.
From the first indigenous American to become a saint, to the founder of the American parochial school system, each of these saints has something to teach us.
As we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe this week, we invite you to learn about the saints and historic figures portrayed in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
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.
A longstanding part of the Church’s Advent traditions, the “O Antiphons” date as far back as the eighth century. At churches around the world, the “O Antiphons” are recited or sung from December 17-23 during evening prayer, accompanying the Magnificat.