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4 Places to Find Mary Portrayed as Our Lady of the Rosary at the Basilica

Discover four places where you can find Mary honored as Our Lady of the Rosary at the Basilica.

5 Marian Chapels to Explore This October

Explore five Marian chapels with dedication anniversaries and associated feast days this month, from Our Lady of Pompei to Our Lady of La Vang.

5 Things to Know About Thérèse of Lisieux

As we celebrate the memorial of St. Thérѐse of Lisieux on October 1, we invite you to discover five facts about her life and legacy.

10 Insightful Quotes from St. Jerome

As we celebrate the Memorial of St. Jerome on September 30, read some of his most insightful quotes on truth, the nature of God, Christian living, and more!

Who was Catherine McAuley?

Known as the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley understood what it meant to trust in the Lord throughout all circumstances. As we celebrate the anniversary of her birthday this week, discover how this humble girl from Dublin grew up to be a global philanthropist.

3 Inspiring Books About Catholic Heroes

In the latest Basilica Book Club installment, we invite you to discover four books that tell the incredible stories of Catholic heroes across the ages and be inspired by their examples of holiness.

10 Verses About Repentance

What does it mean to be repentant? Do you know what the role of repentance is in the Christian life, and why it’s so central to the Gospel? In today’s post, we invite you to reflect on what Jesus said about repentance, why God rejoices in repentance, and more with these 10 verses.

Doctors of the Church: Part III

In this third post in our Doctors of the Church series, we invite you to learn about three early Doctors of the Church and their contributions to the faith. From Saint Augustine of Hippo, whose impact on Christian theology and Western philosophy is unparalleled, to the saint who defeated Nestorianism, each of these men helped shape the doctrine of the early Church and draw others closer to the truth of the Gospel.

A September Walk Through Art

In this post, discover four art pieces we’re highlighting this September – from the Our Lady of Aparecida oratory to the Our Mother of Sorrows chapel.

Basilica Opens New Exhibit Honoring St. Thérèse of Lisieux in Advance of Her Relics Visiting the Basilica in November

In preparation for the arrival of the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux this November, the National Shrine has recently opened a new exhibit highlighting the history of St. Thérèse, her canonization, her connection to the National Shrine, and more.