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…
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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…
The Impact of Pope Pius X on the National Shrine
On August 21, we celebrate the Memorial of Pope Saint Pius X. The son of peasants, he was born as…
100 Years in Pictures at America’s Catholic Church
As we approach the National Shrine’s centennial, we’re taking a look at some of the most significant events in its history…