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The '''Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception''' is a minor basilica and national shrine located in [[Washington, D.C.]], within the [[District of Columbia]], [[United States]]. Dedicated to [[Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception]], the patroness of the nation, it is the largest Catholic church in North America and a prominent center of Marian devotion in the [[Catholic Church]]. Conceived in 1911 by Bishop [[Thomas Joseph Shahan]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Washington]], the basilica was established to honor the Virgin Mary under her title as the Immaculate Conception, proclaimed a dogma by [[Pope Pius IX]] in 1854. Construction began in 1920 and culminated in its dedication as a minor basilica by [[Pope John Paul II]] on 12 October 1990, reflecting its role as a spiritual beacon for American Catholics and a symbol of unity across diverse Catholic communities.
The basilica's history intertwines with key moments in American Catholicism, from its groundbreaking amidst post-World War I optimism to its completion during the Cold War era, embodying resilience and faith. It houses over 80 chapels and oratories, many dedicated to ethnic devotions of the Virgin Mary, reflecting the cultural mosaic of U.S. Catholicism. Administered by the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington]] under [[Archbishop]] [[Wilton Daniel Gregory]], it attracts over one million pilgrims and visitors annually, especially for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December. The basilica stands as a testament to the enduring devotion to Mary, fostering ecumenical dialogue and serving as a national hub for prayer, education, and cultural expression of faith.
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The '''Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception''' is a minor basilica and national shrine located in [[Washington, D.C.]], within the [[District of Columbia]], [[United States]]. Dedicated to [[Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception]], the patroness of the nation, it is the largest Catholic church in North America and a prominent center of Marian devotion in the [[Catholic Church]]. Conceived in 1911 by Bishop [[Thomas Joseph Shahan]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Washington]], the basilica was established to honor the Virgin Mary under her title as the Immaculate Conception, proclaimed a dogma by [[Pope Pius IX]] in 1854. Construction began in 1920 and culminated in its dedication as a minor basilica by [[Pope John Paul II]] on 12 October 1990, reflecting its role as a spiritual beacon for American Catholics and a symbol of unity across diverse Catholic communities.
The basilica's history intertwines with key moments in American Catholicism, from its groundbreaking amidst post-World War I optimism to its completion during the Cold War era, embodying resilience and faith. It houses over 80 chapels and oratories, many dedicated to ethnic devotions of the Virgin Mary, reflecting the cultural mosaic of U.S. Catholicism. Administered by the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington]] under [[Archbishop]] [[Wilton Daniel Gregory]], it attracts over one million pilgrims and visitors annually, especially for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December. The basilica stands as a testament to the enduring devotion to Mary, fostering ecumenical dialogue and serving as a national hub for prayer, education, and cultural expression of faith.
==History==
==History==


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