5 Verses of Joy for Christmas
This Christmas season, we invite you to reflect on these verses and rejoice in Christ, our one true hope.
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What the Holy Fathers Say About Christmas
As we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth, we invite you to reflect on a collection of quotes from the Holy Fathers about the meaning of Christmas.
A Celebration of Guadalupe
Read a collection of posts exploring the origins and history of Our Lady of Guadalupe, where you can find it honored at the Basilica, and more!
5 Saints to Know this December
From resilient authors like Saint John of the Cross, to the first person to be martyred for Christ, these saints each have something to teach us. Read about five saints celebrated in December…
Basilica to Dedicate Statue of Blessed Michael McGivney on the National Shrine’s Patronal Feast Day
On December 8, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will dedicate a new statue of the founder of the Knights of Columbus, Blessed Michael McGivney.
Take the Quiz: 10 Christmas Facts You Should Know
How much do you know about Christmas and its traditions? Test your knowledge in our latest quiz.
Basilica to Bless and Seal National Holy Year Door on the First Sunday of Advent
In preparation for the upcoming Jubilee Year, the National Holy Year Door of the National Shrine will be sealed and blessed…
5 Things You Should Know About St. Andrew the Apostle
Learn five key facts about the life of St. Andrew the Apostle, who was one of Jesus’ disciples during his earthly ministry.
Who was Catherine Labouré?
A nun from the Sisters of Charity, St. Catherine Labouré is known for receiving the devotion of the Miraculous Medal on November 27, 1830
A Kingship of Divine Love: Christ’s Sovereignty Over the Universe
Nowhere is Christ’s kingship more powerfully represented in the Basilica than in the Christ in Majesty mosaic in the Great Upper Church.