100th Anniversary of the Blessing of the Land
May 16, 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the blessing of the site of the future Basilica of the National Shrine…
May 16, 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the blessing of the site of the future Basilica of the National Shrine…
Over fifty years ago, 6 February 1968, Archbishop Luigi Raimondi, Apostolic Delegate to the United States…
Today is a momentous day in the history of the National Shrine, especially as we prepare to commemorate…
Every year, millions of people from all over the world visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception…
On December 8, 2017, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the patronal feast day of the National Shrine…
On September 23, 2017, a day of pilgrimage for more than 2,000 of the faithful during the centennial year commemorating…
Pope Francis arrived at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 23, 2015…
On November 20, 2009, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception celebrated the 50th…
People of all ages, states, and walks of life from across America flocked to the nation’s patronal church awaiting the arrival…
Early on the morning of Oct. 7, 1979, the National Shrine experienced what was described as its “finest hour” as the…