The Five Domes of the Basilica and the Story They Tell
The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity is approaching – a special day dedicated to reflecting upon the sacred beauty…
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The Trinity Dome and the Feast of the Blessed Trinity
With the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity approaching, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on this Holy…
Celebrating Mary as Mother of the Church
June 10 marks this year’s celebration of the memorial of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. In 1964, at…
3 Marian Prayers: Our Lady of China, Our Mother of Africa, Our Lady of Vailankanni
The many chapels and oratories dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the…
Mary and Elizabeth’s Joy: The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Celebrated on May 31, the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the Virgin Mary’s visit to…
An Inside Look at the Basilica with Docent Tom Wong
A docent – a volunteer guiding a group or individual as they experience the sights, sounds, and heart of the…
An Exclusive Interview with the National Symphony Orchestra
For the first time in almost twenty years, the National Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert in the Great…
The Memorial Mass: A Recognition of Love and Service
Commemorated to honor the men and women who died in military service for the United States, Memorial Day…
A Week in Rome with the Choir of the Basilica
The Choir of the Basilica performed this month in Rome, traveling to the Eternal City to honor the 35th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between…
3 Marian Prayers of Protection & Hope
Dedicated to and named after the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is…
