Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

The numerous chapels located throughout the Shrine convey a remarkable story of the faith, devotion, struggles and triumphs of our nation's immigrant heritage. They also tell the story of the Catholic Church's emergence and evolution in this country and of the many hard-working men and women who, through much sacrifice, laid the foundations of their communities and ensured the expansion of the faith in the United States.