A Tribute to Mary, Mother of Mankind
On May 8, 1937, the day before Mother’s Day of that year, the National Shrine unveiled the Mary, Mother of…
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Basilica “Lights it Blue” to Support Healthcare Workers
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will be illuminated in blue each evening through Monday, May…
Victory Over Sin: Our Lady of Pompei
144 years ago, on May 8, 1876, the cornerstone was laid for a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the…
A Tribute to 3 Mothers of the Church
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this month, we hope you’ll take a moment to reflect on the stories of three mother saints…
Basilica to Participate in Nationwide Renewal of Consecration to Mary, Mother of the Church
Basilica to Participate in Nationwide Renewal of Consecration to Mary, Mother of the Church Friday, May 1 at 3 p.m.…
Boldness in the Face of Corruption: St. Catherine of Siena’s Life and Legacy
“The world is lost through silence.” – St. Catherine of Siena On April 29, we celebrate the Feast of Saint…
“To Jesus Through Mary” – the Devotion to Mary, Queen of All Hearts
On April 28, we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort, Founder of the Society of Mary…
The Life and Gospel of Saint Mark the Evangelist
On April 25, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist. Although he was not a direct disciple of…
Discernment for Life’s Decisions: Our Mother of Good Counsel
Our Mother of Good Counsel is a Marian devotion that dates to the 15th century. The Basilica honors Mary under…
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We invite you to download your copy of the Mary’s Shrine newsletter to receive the latest news and information about the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception…