Exhibit Opens at the Basilica: “The United States and the Holy See: A Worldwide Force for Good”
A new exhibit at the Basilica highlights the 35th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between…
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Experiencing the Beauty of the Basilica’s Sacred Music: A Conversation with Director of Music Peter Latona
Today, Dr. Latona takes readers behind the scenes, sharing his intent for how audiences experience…
Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: An Example of Perseverance through Suffering
The feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows is observed on September 15. The occasion is a time for reflection…
A Pilgrimage Primer: Your Most Essential Questions, Answered
Today, Reverend Monsignor Vito A. Buonanno answers some essential questions about pilgrimages…
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What Does it Mean to Be a Catholic Musician? A Conversation with Director of Music Peter Latona
Today, Dr. Latona takes readers behind the scenes, sharing what it means to be a Catholic musician…
Why Come on Pilgrimage to the Basilica?
To better understand pilgrimages and what makes the Basilica unique as a place of pilgrimage…
Saint Mother Teresa: Guardian of the Poor and Underprivileged
On September 5, we celebrate the feast day of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Born Gonxha Agnes Bojaxhiu in 1910,…
What Is It Like to Compose for the Basilica? A Conversation with Director of Music Peter Latona
Today, Dr. Latona takes us behind the scenes, sharing his experiences as a composer at the Basilica, the largest Catholic Church in North America…
Unafraid to Stand for Christ: Celebrating St. Joseph of Arimathea
August 31 marks the feast day of Saint Joseph of Arimathea, who is known for burying Jesus’ body after the…
