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…
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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…
A Marian Prayer for Deliverance: Reflecting on the Miracles of Vailankanni
On September 8, we celebrate the Nativity of Mary, reflecting on the moment the Blessed Mother was brought into this…
The Guidance of Our Lady of Charity
On September 4, we celebrate the anniversary of the dedication of the Basilica’s Our Lady of Charity Oratory, honoring the…
The Stories of 3 Great Saint Educators
As the school year begins, we wanted to share the stories of faithful saints who were instrumental in furthering education.
The National Shrine: Then and Now
Built by generations of faithful American Catholics to honor the patroness of our nation, the Basilica of the National Shrine…
Celebrating Mary’s Queenship of Heaven and Earth
May the Virgin Mary, crowned Queen, intercede for us… that we [may] imitate her in faithfully fulfilling God’s will on…
