Testaments to Loving Care: Our Lady of La Vang & Our Lady of Guadalupe
Today we highlight two Marian devotions– Our Lady of La Vang and Our Lady of Guadalupe – that stand in…
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The Basilica Summer Organ Recital Series: An Introduction
For almost a century, the magnificent sound of the pipe organ has filled the sanctuaries of the Basilica. From the first…
The Remarkable History of America’s Catholic Church
The United States has long been considered the great melting pot, where people from many diverse lands make their home.…
Reflecting Upon the Legacy of St. Junípero Serra
As we enter the month of July, we celebrate the different cultures, peoples, and stories that are the fabric of the Catholic faith in…
Uniting the World: Our Lady of the Rosary & Our Lady Queen of Missions
While the Basilica commemorates the Blessed Mother under her title of Immaculate Conception as patroness of the United States, it also…
Remembering St. Peter and St. Paul: Instruments of Divine Purpose
St. Peter and St. Paul: two apostles. Two leaders. Two flawed individuals whom God chose and transformed for the use…
An Exhortation to Prayer: The Global Rosary Relay
On the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart, Friday, June 28, also designated as World Priest Day, the Basilica of…
Reflections upon the Life and Legacy of John the Baptist
With the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, we reflect upon the life and legacy of the…
2 Marian Devotions at the Basilica: The Immaculate Heart of Mary & The Miraculous Medal
Two corresponding Marian devotions – the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Miraculous Medal – are represented in chapels at…
Why do nearly one million people visit the Basilica each year?
The Basilica hosts nearly one million people from across the globe each year. Basilica Docent Tom Wong shares his insight into…
