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…
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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…
Prayer, Peace, and Penance: The Message of Our Lady of Fatima
On May 13, we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared…
The Church’s Great Mothers: 4 Saints Who Were Devoted Mothers
Behind every generation of devoted servants for Christ there is a generation of devoted mothers. Faithful mothers teach their children…
A Mother’s Day Tribute: Mary, Mother of God, as Depicted in the Basilica
As we celebrate mothers this month, it is fitting to reflect on the most important mother in history, Mary. Throughout…
In Celebration of Mothers: A Look at Faithful Mothers of the Bible
During the month of May, we honor and celebrate our mothers. As the guardians of future generations, they are instrumental…
Watch: Together with Notre-Dame de Paris: A Benefit Concert at the Basilica
On April 26, 2019, over 2,000 people attended “Together with Notre-Dame de Paris: A Benefit Concert at the Basilica.” Organized…
Glorifying God in Our Labor: Celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph is present in many places throughout the Basilica. In the East Apse of the Great Upper Church, he…
Lessons from the Life of Saint Catherine of Siena: Laywoman and Activist
On April 29, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Catherine of Siena. Though Saint Catherine of Siena came from…
