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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Address: 400 Michigan Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20017-1566
USA
Telephone: 202-526-8300
Fax: 202-526-8313
E-mail: info@nationalshrine.com
Website: www.nationalshrine.com

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The Basilica is the patronal church of the United States and its preeminent Marian shrine. It is the nation's largest Catholic sanctuary, ranking among the world's largest churches. Begun in 1920 and dedicated in 1959, the Basilica features more than 70 chapels and devotional areas, donated by religious orders and Catholic faithful, reflecting the many ethnic traditions of veneration accorded the Blessed Virgin Mary. Daily Masses and Confessions. Guided tours. Gift shop. Bookstore. Cafeteria. Pilgrimages.

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