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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…
Sacred Music as Vocation: A Conversation with Director of Music Peter Latona
The musicians of the Basilica strive to transform hearts and minds through the power and beauty of sacred music…
The Basilica’s Autumn Pilgrimage Schedule
During the autumn months, there are a variety of annual pilgrimages at the Basilica…
Four Things You Should Know about the Life of Saint Augustine
As students begin a new school year, we would like to honor the impact of Saint Augustine…
St. Monica: The Patron Saint of Mothers
Born in the 4th century, St. Monica is recognized as the patron saint of mothers…