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Experiencing American Catholic history doesn’t get much better than a pilgrimage to the Basilica of St. Mary in Old Town ...
Catholics might have seen them in their parishes this summer: books with 529 pages of photographs, words and illustrations ...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church in Roanoke was recognized as a minor basilica Sunday, becoming the third in Virginia. A basilica in the Catholic Church is a building singled ...
Saint Andrew Catholic Parish was established in Roanoke in 1882. In 1902, the current twin-steepled, high Victorian Gothic church was dedicated. It sits on one of the highest hills within Roanoke ...
A Catholic church must meet four conditions to be declared a basilica, including having a large enough sanctuary, and possessing some historical or religious significance. St.
The Basilica of Saint John the Baptist is celebrating its 200th anniversary on Sunday. Saint John was designed by the same firm that created St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.
Pope Francis has named St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Lancaster the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus' first minor basilica.. The designation is given to churches outside of Rome ...
When Pope Francis celebrates mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in September, it will be just the latest significant chapter in this cathedral's rich history.
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a Norfolk icon. The white spire of the church bursts forth from the south end of the St. Paul’s neighborhood. Flanked by public housing, the building … ...