St. Camillus de Lellis: Demonstrating Christ’s Love to the Sick
As you go, make this proclamation: “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse…
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Basilica Insider: The Art of Mary Stratton in America’s Catholic Church
The name Mary Chase Stratton may not be familiar to most American Catholics, but her indelible mark on sacred art…
Jonah: A Story of God’s Mercy
The story of Jonah is one with unusual characters: an unwilling witness, a giant fish, and an evil nation.
Celebrating the Anniversary of the Incarnation Dome
“For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of…
St. Kateri Tekakwitha: The “Lily of the Mohawks”
On July 14, we celebrate the Memorial of the Virgin Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Indigenous American to be canonized…
St. Maria Goretti and the Power of Forgiveness
July 6 is the feast day of Maria Goretti, the patroness of purity, young women, and victims of assault. Though…
9 American Landmarks Portrayed in the Basilica’s Art
Did you know that the Basilica’s specifically portrays Mary’s guardianship of the United States? The west and east transept galleries…
The Unwavering Devotion of Saint Thomas the Apostle
On July 3, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle. Though he has been nicknamed “Doubting Thomas,” the moniker obscures his unwavering devotion to Christ…
Four American Saints Honored in the Basilica
The National Shrine reflects the ethnic and cultural diversity of the United States and the unity and universality of the Catholic Church…
Faces of the Basilica: An Interview with Sophia
When Sophia first visited the Basilica on an elementary school field trip, she had no idea how significant of a…
