As our centennial year comes to a close, we invite you to take a look at the special posts celebrating our 100 years as America’s Catholic Church.

As we continue the celebration of our centennial year, this Independence Day we reflect on the National Shrine’s role as “America’s Catholic Church.”

Today, we are offering you an inside look into the making of the Trinity Dome, the largest and final dome installed at the National Shrine.

“A glorious church… speaks with a divine eloquence that nothing can equal.” – Bishop Thomas Shahan The name Thomas Shahan…

1. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic church in North America,…

When Bishop Thomas Shahan first guided the construction of the National Shrine, he sought an aesthetic that would reflect the…

See the most significant events of “America’s Catholic Church” captured on film in this post highlighting historic video from the National Shrine.

On September 20, 2020, the National Shrine held a special Mass in honor of the 100th anniversary of the placing…

In honor of our centennial, we’ve asked the faithful to share their favorite memories of the National Shrine and what…

Built by generations of faithful American Catholics to honor the patroness of our nation, the Basilica of the National Shrine…