5 Saints to Know This October
Throughout October, the Church celebrates a host of saints with memorials and feast days, remembering the faithfulness of the cloud of witnesses that surrounds us…
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Take the Quiz: How well do you know America’s Catholic Church?
Whether you’re a long-time reader of the blog or here for the first time, we invite you to test your knowledge about the National Shrine…
5 Saints to Know This September
During the month of September, the Church celebrates many saints with feast days and memorials, honoring their contributions to the faith…
Young Heroes of the Bible
Throughout the Bible, there are countless stories of people who remained faithful to God in the midst of personal hardship. Although…
Go Make Disciples: Our Common Baptismal Call
A guest post by Dr. Jem Sullivan, an appointed member of the International Council for Catechesis in the Vatican’s Dicastery…
Where are the Seven Sorrows of Mary mentioned in Scripture?
Every year on September 15, the Church honors the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. This day provides an opportunity…
From Despair to Hope: Msgr. Rossi on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
As the Church observes the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14, we invite you to…
St. Peter Claver: Servant of the Enslaved
Amidst the horrific travesty of the 17th century slave trade, St. Peter Claver labored tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of…
A Guide to Fall 2023 Pilgrimages at the Basilica
We invite you to participate in the great tradition of pilgrimage and view the schedule of pilgrimages happening at the Basilica this fall!
Mother Teresa’s postulator reflects on their 20-year friendship
Years before he was appointed postulator of the cause for Mother Teresa’s canonization, Father Brian Kolodiejchuk could tell that something…