Do you know who was the first Black Catholic priest ordained in the United States, or when the first Black Catholic Congress was held?
As we observe Black History Month, we invite you to test your knowledge about the history of Black Catholics in America – take the quiz below!

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As we celebrate St. Agatha’s Memorial on February 5, we invite you to learn more about her story and explore where she is portrayed at the Basilica in immersive 360°.

Discover three art pieces we’re highlighting this February – from the Presentation Chapel to the Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel!

Explore the stories of three saints whose lives God took in far different directions than they had planned.

Aquinas is recognized as one of the most influential philosophers and theologians of all time, known for his magnum opus Summa Theologica.

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is closed on Sunday, January 25, 2026, due to inclement weather. The faithful are encouraged to participate in the Basilica’s pre-recorded Sunday Mass for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time on our website.

Due to inclement weather, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will open to the public at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26, and operate on a modified schedule.

With countless theological works to choose from, it can be difficult to decide what to incorporate into our daily meditations. As we head into 2026, we invite you to explore five devotional books featuring the wisdom of John Henry Newman, Fulton Sheen, and others!

As we enter a New Year, we face much that is unknown. On the horizon lays the prospect of new adventures and beginnings, new joys and sorrows, and new trials and challenges. Whether you are hopeful or uneasy, whatever chapter is now before you, we invite you to take strength from the promises of Scripture.