Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
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U.S. bishops designate National Shrine as Jubilee 2025 pilgrimage site
For pilgrims who can’t travel to Rome, the bishops are expected to designate important local shrines and pilgrimage sites as... Read more
Over 3,000 Catholics celebrate rosary with Dominican order at pilgrimage in Washington, DC
The daylong pilgrimage, organized by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, saw a growth in participation from... Read more
2024 March for Life prayer vigil: ‘We must bring light to the darkest corners’
The upper church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, which holds 6,000 people, was standing... Read more
Archbishop Broglio sealed the Holy Door at the National Shrine. What is a Holy Door?
The doors at the entrance to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will... Read more
Holy Door sealed at nation’s largest Catholic church
A Holy Door, which is traditionally sealed prior to jubilee years, provides special graces for pilgrims who walk through them. Read more
Catholics converge on DC for a week of prayer and fasting
The week of prayer and fasting will culminate in the National Rosary Rally at the steps of the U.S. Capitol... Read more
Video shows attack on Blessed Mother statue outside National Basilica
Police have released surveillance camera footage of a man defacing a statue of Our Lady of Fatima outside the Basilica... Read more
5 facts to know about the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic Church in the United States.... Read more
Cardinal Gregory reportedly withdraws permission for Tridentine Mass at National Shrine
Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington has reportedly withdrawn permission for a solemn pontifical Mass that was to be offered August... Read more
'The doors of America's Church are open': National Shrine keeps public Masses after DC shutdown
The shrine is maintaining its public ministry schedule despite the Archdiocese of Washington announcing Thursday that public Mass will be... Read more
DC basilica attack leaves 'Mary's Shrine' shaken, and at prayer
A violent attack at “Mary’s Shrine” in Washington D.C. on Tuesday shook the community and prompted prayer and solidarity among... Read more
Diocese of Scranton launches investigation into national shrine rector Rossi
The Diocese of Scranton has begun an investigation into allegations of misconduct on the part of the rector of the... Read more
Basilica confirms Nathan Phillips protest attempted Mass disruption
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has confirmed that protesters led by the Native American activist... Read more
'Crown Jewel' of nation's basilica blessed in DC
With the blessing of its final mosaic, America’s Basilica – The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.... Read more
