Boldness in the Face of Corruption: St. Catherine of Siena’s Life and Legacy
“The world is lost through silence.” – St. Catherine of Siena On April 29, we celebrate the Feast of Saint…
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“To Jesus Through Mary” – the Devotion to Mary, Queen of All Hearts
On April 28, we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort, Founder of the Society of Mary…
The Life and Gospel of Saint Mark the Evangelist
On April 25, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist. Although he was not a direct disciple of…
Discernment for Life’s Decisions: Our Mother of Good Counsel
Our Mother of Good Counsel is a Marian devotion that dates to the 15th century. The Basilica honors Mary under…
Download the Spring/Summer 2020 Edition of Mary’s Shrine
We invite you to download your copy of the Mary’s Shrine newsletter to receive the latest news and information about the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception…
The Music of the Easter Season: Adapting to the Challenges of Coronavirus
From the Basilica Music Department As ashes were distributed and the haunting strains of Gregorio Allegri’s Miserere mei, Deus filled the cavernous…
Soli Deo Gloria: The Majestic Organs of the Basilica
The organs of the Basilica bring dignity and majesty to worship, leading thousands in prayer and praise…
Victory and New Life: The Glorious Mysteries
As we enter the season of Easter, we reflect on the Glorious Mysteries during this celebration of Christ’s triumph over sin and death, rejoicing in the new life that we have been given…
Music and the Church: An Interview with Associate Director of Music Ben LaPrairie – Part II
Music plays a vital role in the liturgy at the Basilica. The musicians of the Basilica strive to create music…
A Guide to the Stained Glass of the Basilica
Did you know that the Basilica contains stained glass windows with nine different national monuments, including…