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On December 26, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Stephen, a fearless hero of the early Church. Living in the first community of Christians in Jerusalem, Stephen challenged the Jewish teachers…

This Christmas season, we invite you to virtually experience the Nativity Chapel, which honors the miracle of Christ’s birth in vibrant mosaic.

From the first indigenous American to become a saint, to the founder of the American parochial school system, each of these saints has something to teach us.

As we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe this week, we invite you to learn about the saints and historic figures portrayed in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.

From the patron saint of missions to the father of the Catholic press, the saints celebrated in December each have something to teach us. Read about five saints celebrated this month, and why you should know their stories.

A longstanding part of the Church’s Advent traditions, the “O Antiphons” date as far back as the eighth century. At churches around the world, the “O Antiphons” are recited or sung from December 17-23 during evening prayer, accompanying the Magnificat.

Considered “the first great Latin American poet,” Juana Inés de la Cruz was not only a nun, but a dramatist and scholar of exceptional talent.

This year, on December 9, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. As we honor Our Lady under this title, we invite you to discover seven places where she is portrayed as the Immaculate Conception at the National Shrine.

As we prepare our hearts for the celebration of the birth of our Savior, we invite you to be part of the special events here at the Basilica!