When St. John Nepomucene Neumann set out to begin his ministry, he had little money and few connections. He was an immigrant from Bohemia and had yet to be ordained as a priest. But over the course of his work in the United States, he went on to become the bishop of the largest diocese in the country and make historic strides in education.

As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 4, we invite you to reflect on these seven quotes from the popes and saints across the ages.

As the year comes to a close, we’ve put together our top 10 posts – read the best of our blog from 2025.

As we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God this week, we reflect on Mary’s role in the redemption story and her faithful acceptance of God’s will for her life. In today’s post, discover how she’s honored as the Mother of God in the art and architecture of the Basilica in immersive 360° – take the virtual tour.

As we celebrate the feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist, we invite you to explore five places where he is portrayed in the Basilica.

As we celebrate the feast of St. Stephen on December 26, we invite you to explore the places where he is portrayed at the National Shrine in shimmering mosaics, vivid stained glass, and more.

This past week, the Choir of the Basilica presented the concert: “Follow the Star: Sacred Choral Music for the Christmas Season.” Featuring sacred choral works from across the centuries, this performance reflects the spirit of the Christmas season in all its radiance, poetry, solemnity, and joy.

As we celebrate the birth of Christ each year, we take part in traditions old and new, preparing our hearts with musical meditations, Masses, and more. In today’s post, we invite you to discover five facts about how we’ve celebrated Christmas at the National Shrine throughout the years.

Whether you wish to bask in the heavenly music of the Basilica Choir or contemplate the miracle of the Nativity through sacred art, there are a variety of ways the faithful can prepare their hearts for Christmas at America’s Catholic Church.

As we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth, we invite you to reflect on these 10 quotes from the saints and popes about the true meaning of Christmas.