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Category Archives: Basilica
Visit Site Where Blessed Junipero Serra Spent Final Years of His Life at Mission of San Carlos Borromeo in California
Founded by Padre Junipero Serra in 1771 the Mission of San Carlos Borromeo in Carmel, California, was elevated to the status of minor Basilica by Pope John XXIII in 1960. It is a registered National Historic Landmark and one of … Continue reading
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Tagged basilica, California, John XXIII, Junipero Serra, Mission, Pope, Pope John XXIII, saint, Saint Junipero Serra
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150 Relics at Queen of All Saints Basilica in Chicago, Illinois
There are over 150 first and second class relics that are kept at the Queen of All Saints Basilica in Chicago, Illinos. Among the relics are those of famous and lesser known saints, the 12 apostles, the true cross, the rock … Continue reading
Posted in Basilica, Catholic Pilgrimage Sites, Illinois, Marian Shrine, Relics
Tagged apostles, basilica, catholic, Chicago, Illinois, last supper, pilgrimage, relics
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National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Oldest Catholic Church in the United States
The Baltimore Basilica opened in 1821 and is the first and oldest Catholic Church in the United States. It is considered the Mother of Catholicism in America. In addition to being a church, the National Shrine of the Assumption of … Continue reading
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Tagged archbishop, Assumption, basilica, Blessed Mother, catholic, catholic pilgrim, Dormition, John Paul II, marian shrine, Maryland, pilgrim, Pope, Virgin Mary
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National Shrine of Mother Seton
Mother Seton founded the Sisters of Chairty of St. Joseph, “the first new community for religious women to be established in the United States” Grounds include the Bascilica of the National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Stone House that … Continue reading
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Basilica & National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, Ohio
The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation was the first shrine to Our Lady of Consolation in the US and was completed in 1875. When the replica statue of Our Lady arrived it was carried in a 7 … Continue reading
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Tagged basilica, catholic, chruch, marian shrine, Ohio, Our Lady, Our Lady of Consolation, pilgrim, pilgrimage, state, Virgin Mary
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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC
In May 1846, nineteen bishops petitioned the Pope to proclaim Mary as Patroness of the United States under the title of the Immaculate Conception, 8 years before the promulgation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. In 1847 Pope Pius … Continue reading
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Tagged catholic, chapel, Immaculate Conception, Mary, oratory, pilgrimage, Pius X, Pope, Virgin Mary, Washington DC
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