The Angels of the Basilica
Scattered throughout countless chapels and oratories, the Basilica’s angels are integral to its sacred art…
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June 12 Statements from Church Leadership Regarding Msgr. Rossi
Statement of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate…
Saint Barnabas, the “Son of Encouragement”
As a leader in the early church, St. Barnabas did all he could to share the Gospel – from funding mission work to planting churches throughout Asia Minor. Learn more about his ministry as we celebrate his memorial.
How Saint Boniface Brought the Gospel to Germany
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son…
Understanding the Doctrine of the Trinity
The first Sunday after Pentecost is known as the Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity, focusing on the doctrine that…
Charles Lwanga: Faithful Unto Death
On June 3, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga, who remained steadfast in his faith in the face…
Basilica Insider: Catalan Vaulting in America’s Catholic Church
As we approach the Basilica’s centennial anniversary this September, we are highlighting the sacred art and architecture that makes “America’s…
Basilica to Join Pope Francis in Praying the Rosary Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and the…
A Guide to Basilica Art: Bronze Sculptures of the Crypt Church
In today’s installment of our Guide to Basilica Art series, we highlight the bronze sculptures in the Crypt Level…
A Guide to the Miracles of Jesus in the Basilica
The beauty and mystery of the incarnation is that Christ was at once fully man and fully divine. During his earthly ministry…
