The Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Inspiration of Mary’s Love
June 20 is the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This Marian devotion focuses on the…
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Basilica Reopens to the Public
*For up-to-date information, please visit “Visiting the Basilica: What You Need to Know.” The Basilica of the National Shrine of…
Ruth and Naomi: A Story of Redemption
The Book of Ruth is a beautiful example of how God can take a hopeless situation and turn it into something glorious.
The Angels of the Basilica
Scattered throughout countless chapels and oratories, the Basilica’s angels are integral to its sacred art…
June 12 Statements from Church Leadership Regarding Msgr. Rossi
Statement of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate…
Saint Barnabas, the “Son of Encouragement”
On June 11, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Barnabas, who was an influential leader in the early church, bringing…
How Saint Boniface Brought the Gospel to Germany
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son…
Understanding the Doctrine of the Trinity
The first Sunday after Pentecost is known as the Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity, focusing on the doctrine that…
Charles Lwanga: Faithful Unto Death
On June 3, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga, who remained steadfast in his faith in the face…
Basilica Insider: Catalan Vaulting in America’s Catholic Church
As we approach the Basilica’s centennial anniversary this September, we are highlighting the sacred art and architecture that makes “America’s…