Next month, when the president-elect changes addresses, he'll face a decision that many first families have faced: where to attend church? The nation's second Catholic president will have a range ...

While many feel rudderless and the temptation to despair is real, the truth can be known and has revealed itself within the ...

Photo courtesy of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception The Gospel reading teaches us that “the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us,” which the ...

A spokesperson for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception says between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, more than 15,000 people attended masses at the Northeast ...

People from all across the DMV spent their Christmas Eve at The Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception, the nation’s largest Catholic church. Some, like Ellswer Tillman ...

Washington Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjívar, the principal celebrant for the bilingual liturgy, delivered his homily in ...

Offset by canary-colored spires and Italian marble, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, built in the 19th century, is quite the sight to behold. Previous travelers say you most certainly ...

Q: Is the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. the largest Marian shrine in the world? A: The question of 'largest shrine' is somewhat debatable since shrines do not ...

The Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl greets a young worshiper during Christmas Mass held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Christmas Day ...

Visit the homepage for more information. Q: Can you provide resources to learn about the history of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.?

The National Shrine in the US Mary is honored at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as the Patroness of the United States of America. In May of 1846, twenty-one ...