Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Archives

Investigations find no ‘credible evidence’ of improprieties by shrine rector

Jun 13, 2020

An investigation into allegations of “sexual impropriety” by Msgr. Walter R. Rossi, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, found no “credible evidence” of such misconduct, said Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of Scranton, Pennsylvania, in a June 12 statement.

By Catholic News Service

Food for those in need includes cookies baked by award-winning Capuchin

May 24, 2020

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington provided 800 prepared meals and 800 boxes of groceries to needy families May 19 during a massive distribution at the parking lot of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.

By Richard Szczepanowski

National shrine in Washington celebrates two 100-year milestones this year
- May 14, 2020
On May 16, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington — the largest Catholic church in North America and one of the 10 largest churches in the world — marks the 100th anniversary of the blessing of the land on which it was built.

By Catholic News Service
Bishops around country consecrate U.S. to Mary amid COVID-19 pandemic
- May 2, 2020
Bishops throughout the United States reconsecrated the country to Mary as the nation continues to struggle in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Mark Pattison
Following recommended virus precautions, national shrine closes
- Mar 18, 2020
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington announced March 17 it has closed its doors to the public in response to the Centers for Disease Control and District of Columbia’s guidelines “and to support the efforts of authorities to minimize the spread of COVID-19,” the disease caused by the coronavirus.

By Richard Szczepanowski