Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

09/08/2026

For over 63 years, the Knights Tower Carillon has rung out during pivotal moments in the life of America’s Catholic Church. As we celebrate the anniversary of its dedication, test your knowledge about this unique instrument!

Test your knowledge about this unique historic instrument and celebrate the anniversary of its installation on July 23, 1963 – take the quiz!

09/07/2026

“What we hear is that love means to be responsible for our own life and the life of our neighbor.”

-Rev. Andrew Knop, OMI

09/07/2026

This Friday, you’re invited to join us virtually or in person at 5:15 p.m. ET for Mass as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. View the event post for details.

Join the Basilica in commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the 5:15 p.m. Mass on Friday, September 11, 2026. On that horrific day 25 years ago,

09/06/2026

Únase a nosotros en vivo desde la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción el domingo 6 de Septiembre a las 2:30 PM ET mientras celebramos el Vigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario.

09/06/2026

Join us live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, September 6th at 12:00 Noon ET as we celebrate the Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

09/06/2026

Join us from September 18-20 as we welcome the Relics of Saint Bernadette Soubirous and participate in an Immersive Lourdes Experience! View the event posts for details. https://tinyurl.com/st-bernadette-relics-event

09/05/2026

As we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Mother Teresa today, we invite you to read a collection of posts on her life, words of wisdom, where you can find her in the Basilica, and more!

As we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Mother Teresa on September 5, we invite you to explore a collection of posts on her life, inspirational quotes, where you can find her in the Basilica, and more!

09/04/2026

As we celebrate the memorial of Pope Gregory the Great this week, we invite you to discover five facts about his life and where you can find him portrayed in the Basilica. https://www.nationalshrine.org/blog/5-facts-about-pope-gregory-the-great/

09/04/2026

60 years ago today, the Our Lady of Šiluva Chapel was dedicated at the Basilica! Featuring a Trani marble statue created by Lithuanian sculptor Vytautas Kašuba, the chapel honors a devotion that dates back to the 15th century.

Did you know that the Basilica’s Our Lady of Šiluva chapel was dedicated 56 years ago? Dating back to the...

09/03/2026

“God’s power and glory in Jesus we know; And here and here after the kingdom shall grow.”