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.

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is pleased to announce the official launch of the website for the National Shrine Preservation Trust. The new site is now live at www.nationalshrinetrust.org.

How well do you know the saints of Latin America? Do you know who is the patron saint of South America, or who was the first Ecuadorian saint to be canonized? As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to test your knowledge about significant Latin American saints and Catholics from history – take the quiz!

Did you know that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded by a French law student? As a young man, Frédéric Ozanam was passionate about defending the tenets of his faith. He revived a campus discussion club at his college and was outspoken in debates about Catholicism. But he came to realize that living out his faith needed to mean something tangibly…

In our latest series, we’re exploring the stories of Catholic missionaries portrayed in the art of the Basilica, from St. Junípero Serra to St. Marianne Cope. This first installment focuses on three missionaries who were trailblazers, braving the wild terrains of the New World to share the Gospel.

Discover where you can find Mother Teresa portrayed in the sacred art of the Basilica as we celebrate her feast day.

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As we approach the Basilica’s busiest season for pilgrimages, we sat down with Msgr. Vito to ask him what advice he has for pilgrims, what’s special about pilgrimages at the Basilica, and more!

Watch Adam Chelbek’s organ recital video and learn more about the musical selections in his program notes in today’s post.

As we celebrate the Memorial of St. Augustine on August 28, we hope you are inspired by 10 of his most insightful quotes on salvation, faith, and the nature of God.