5 Things You Should Know About Mother Teresa
September 5 of this year marks the 26th anniversary of the passing of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Recognized throughout…
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A Prayer to Our Lady of Šiluva
“Mary, console the children of a land sprinkled with blood and tears.” – Inscription above the Our Lady of Šiluva…
5 Marian Devotions to Know This September
From the somber reflections of Our Lady of Sorrows to the promise of hope in the apparition at La Salette, each of these celebrations offers an opportunity for the faithful to grow in devotion.
Download the Fall-Winter 2023 Edition of the Mary’s Shrine Newsletter
Interested in the latest news and information about the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate…
Marian Protection in Sculpture: A Virtual Tour
With more than 80 chapels and oratories honoring Mary, the Basilica is proud to represent the peoples, cultures, and traditions…
Who is the patron saint of South America?
On August 23, the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Rose of Lima, the patroness of South America. Fondly referred…
Marian Healing in Sculpture: A Virtual Tour
With more than 80 chapels and oratories honoring Mary, the Basilica is proud to represent the peoples, cultures, and traditions…
5 Dominican Saints You Should Know
Read the stories of five Dominican saints who have been influential in the history of the Church, and discover where they are portrayed in the Basilica.
Sing of Mary’s Assumption – A reflection from Dr. Jem Sullivan
As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we reflect on the wonder of Mary’s…
A Prayer to Our Lady of Hungary
For centuries, the faithful have looked to Our Lady of Hungary in times of need, seeking her intercession and special…