Saint Dominic: “Armed with a Prayer, not a Sword”
As the Basilica highlights the role of spiritual education in the lives and legacies of the saints this month, on…
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St. John Vianney: A Testament to God’s Strength in Weakness
On August 4, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint John Vianney, who became a devoted servant for Christ and…
Who Was Saint Alphonsus Liguori?
With the arrival of a new school year, this month at the Basilica we’d like to focus on the legacies…
“A Knight for the Glory of God” – Saint Ignatius of Loyola
On July 31, we honor the life and legacy of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatius was born in Spain as…
The Life of St. Martha and Drawing Closer to Jesus
With the Feast Day of St. Martha on July 29, we reflect on St. Martha’s role in Jesus’ ministry. Carved…
Celebrating Saint James the Apostle: the Son of Thunder
On July 25, we honor the Feast Day of the apostle Saint James the Greater. A passionate evangelist and devoted…
The Love and Faith of the Grandparents of Jesus: St. Anne and St. Joachim
On July 26, the Feast Day of St. Anne and St. Joachim, we honor the lives of Mary’s parents, the…
Celebrating the 56th Anniversary of the Installation of the Knights Tower Carillon
Nearly 60 years ago, the Basilica welcomed a new architectural addition: the Knights Tower, gifted by the…
What Saint Mary Magdalene Teaches Us about Redemption and Devotion
On July 22, we celebrate the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene. Mentioned fourteen times in the gospels, St. Mary was…
Caring for the Basilica: Meet the Sister Sacristans
Since 1986, the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate have been serving the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate…