Who Translated the Vulgate?
Celebrated on September 30, St. Jerome was one of the great intellectuals of the Church, creating a Bible translation that…
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A Prayer for Marian Provision: the Miracle of Mariazell
Known as the Great Mother of Austria, Our Lady of Mariazell provides guidance and provision. On September 27, 1992, the…
“Distinctively American”: The Architectural Vision of the National Shrine
When Bishop Thomas Shahan first guided the construction of the National Shrine, he sought an aesthetic that would reflect the…
100 Years in Video at America’s Catholic Church
See the most significant events of “America’s Catholic Church” captured on film in this post highlighting historic video from the National Shrine.
Watch the Basilica’s Centennial Mass
On September 20, 2020, the National Shrine held a special Mass in honor of the 100th anniversary of the placing…
100th Anniversary of the Placing of the Foundation Stone Mass to Inaugurate Centennial Jubilee Year
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will inaugurate a year-long celebration of the centennial of the…
The Beauty of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
On September 20, 1970, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel was dedicated by Patrick Cardinal O’Boyle on the golden jubilee of his…
What makes the National Shrine “America’s Catholic Church”?
In honor of our centennial, we’ve asked the faithful to share their favorite memories of the National Shrine and what…
A Conversation with the Ambassador to the Holy See, Callista Gingrich
Ambassador Callista Gingrich has been involved in the life of America’s Catholic Church for years – from singing in the…
What Made Pope Gregory so Great?
Known as Saint Gregory the Great, Pope Gregory called himself the “servant of the servants of God.” This humble pope…