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The National Shrine, also known as Mary’s Shrine, receives nearly one million visitors annually and has been visited by Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, Saint Pope John Paul II, and Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta, among others. We hope that you can join us in person and are here to help you as you learn more about the Basilica – America ...
The Basilica – A Pilgrimage Church. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is designated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as a pilgrimage church. It is also the preeminent Marian Shrine of the United States. With over 80 chapels and oratories that relate to the Blessed Mother and peoples from ...
Mary’s Shrine is able to fulfill our mission of praying for you and your loved ones because of the kindness and generosity of American Catholics spanning over a century. Thank you for your support of Mary’s Shrine. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us directly at (202) 281-0610 or webdevelopment@bnsic.org. Let us pray for ...
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception welcomes visiting choirs and is pleased to offer choral groups an opportunity to share their talents with those who come to the Basilica to visit and pray. The Department of Music receives many requests and recognizes both the interest and preparation involved.
The Shrine Prayer Guild is a faithful community of supporters that are entrusted in a special way to the intercession of Mary Immaculate. As a member of this faithful community, you or your loved one will receive the remarkable gift of remembrance in the National Shrine Prayer Guild Novena of Masses and daily Rosary. The Shrine Prayer Guild is ...
About the Choir of the Basilica. The Choir of the Basilica is the resident choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The choir is comprised of twenty-four professional singers from the greater Washington metropolitan area and is dedicated to providing excellence in sacred choral music in the context of Liturgy throughout the Liturgical Year.
The Basilica of the National Shrine is a National Sanctuary of Prayer and Pilgrimage as designated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and is the nation’s preeminent Marian ...
