The late Orthodox Patriarch Dimitrios I, recognizing the signs of the times, instituted the first Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1, 1989. The date was…
MoreI was born on June 9 and was baptized two days later. My baptism took place in the chapel of the Catholic hospital where I was born. The pictures my…
MoreWe warmly welcome Patrick Schneider, who begins his tenure as Director of Music at The Basilica on Monday, August 7. You are invited to get to know Patrick via this…
MoreThe past few months have been filled with gratitude, sadness and all sorts of emotions caused by the retirement of our longtime music director, Teri Larson. Teri and I started…
MoreOn Pentecost 2018, I had an unexpectedly profound experience during the celebration of the Eucharist. Fr. Bauer was the celebrant, and I was the Master of Ceremonies sitting next to…
MorePalm Sunday of Our Lord’s Passion inaugurates Holy Week. This is the time par excellence when Christians remember and celebrate the mystery of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.…
MoreThe most important days of Holy week, known as the Sacred Triduum, begins with Holy Thursday on April 6, and continues with Good Friday, April 7, Holy Saturday, April 8,…
More“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Romans. 12:12) “We must fan the flame of hope.” Pope Francis As we enter Holy Week, I admit to…
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