Who Was the Father of the “Catholic Press”?
On December 21, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Peter Canisius, who was a stabilizing force for the Catholic Church…
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Christmas in D.C. – The National Shrine’s Christmas Dinner Tradition
For over 40 years, the Basilica has served thousands in the community around the nation’s capital with a free Christmas…
Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Basilica
On December 12, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The National Shrine honors the Blessed Mother…
The Music of Christmas at the National Shrine
As Christmas approaches, Dr. Peter Latona, Director of Music for the Basilica, reflects on the music of Christmas…
St. Lucy: Reflecting Christ’s Light as We Approach the Christmas Season
Though her story is tragic, the legacy of St. Lucy lives on in a celebration of hope and light…
Celebrating the Basilica’s Patronal Feast: The Immaculate Conception
Observed this year on December 9, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is the patronal feast day of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and of our nation…
A Guide to Advent and Christmas at the Basilica
Advent and Christmas are filled with anticipation and joy as we look forward to and commemorate the birth of Christ…
Who Was the First Disciple to Be Called by Jesus?
On November 30, we observe the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, the first disciple to be called by Jesus…
The Story Behind the Miraculous Medal
On November 27 and 28, we celebrate the gift of the Miraculous Medal, and honor Saint Catherine Labouré, who first…
Why We Celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
As waves of nationalism and secularism were on the rise across the globe, Pope Pius XI instituted the Solemnity of Christ the King in…