The solemnity of Mary’s Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December 8, and honors the conception of Mary in the womb of her mother, St. Anne, without original sin. February 11 is the feast of Our ...

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 ...

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 ...

Amen. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Saint Bernadette, pray for us. Day Seven O Almighty God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary did prepare a worthy dwelling place for ...

And many such things you do.' Reflection on the sculpture The sculpture of Our Lady of Lourdes located in the grotto at ...

Like an additional seal on the definition, four years later Mary appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirious at Lourdes and identified herself when asked who she is by replying, "I am the Immaculate ...

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 ...

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 ...