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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.

Protected: 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…

Take the Quiz: 10 Christmas Facts You Should Know

Do you know which saint was kidnapped by pirates? Or why St. Anthony is the patron of lost things? Test your saint knowledge in this 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.

10 Quotes on Gratitude for Catholics

n 1 Thessalonians 5:18, the Bible says that we should “give thanks in all circumstances.” Not “some” or “the best of” – all. While it’s often easy to give thanks…