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National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Oldest Catholic Church in the United States

Posted on August 14, 2011 by J. C.

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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