Honoring the Holy Family at the Basilica
As we observe the Feast of the Holy Family, honoring Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, we seek to imitate the model…
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Who was “the disciple Jesus loved”?
As the author of a Gospel account, three epistles, and the book of Revelation, John was not only a close friend of Jesus during his time, but a spiritual teacher for the ages.
Who was the first martyr for Christ?
On December 26, we honor Saint Stephen, who was the first person to be martyred for Christ. Living in the first community of Christians in Jerusalem…
The Tradition of the Blessing of the Bambinelli
As we prepare for Christmas at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, we have many special…
Who Was the Father of the “Catholic Press”?
On December 21, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Peter Canisius, who was a stabilizing force for the Catholic Church…
Christmas in D.C. – The National Shrine’s Christmas Dinner Tradition
For over 40 years, the Basilica has served thousands in the community around the nation’s capital with a free Christmas…
Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Basilica
On December 12, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The National Shrine honors the Blessed Mother…
The Music of Christmas at the National Shrine
As Christmas approaches, Dr. Peter Latona, Director of Music for the Basilica, reflects on the music of Christmas…
St. Lucy: Reflecting Christ’s Light as We Approach the Christmas Season
Though her story is tragic, the legacy of St. Lucy lives on in a celebration of hope and light…
Celebrating the Basilica’s Patronal Feast: The Immaculate Conception
Observed this year on December 9, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is the patronal feast day of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and of our nation…