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January 23, 2011 No Comments

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is America’s Catholic Church!  Cool Facts: - Dedicated the Blessed Virgin Mary!

- Contains over 70 chapels and oratories!

- Open 365 days, with six masses and five hours of Confession daily!

- Some really, really cool Marian Shrines dedicated to various apparitions that have occurred over the years.

An Asian Marian Shrine in the lower level of the Basilica

For more information, visit www.nationalshrine.com

Faithful gathered in one of the Maria Shrines during the Solemn Vigil for Life Mass

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