Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Jurisdiction: Metropolitan Archdiocese of Washington

Type: Minor Basilica, National Shrine

Basilica Decree: 1990.10.12

Rite: Roman (Latin)

Lists: Historic Catholic Churches in USA, Largest Churches in the World, Marian Shrines for Rosary Marathan (May 2021), Jubilee Churches in the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy (2016), Jubilee Churches in the Holy Year 2025

History: built 1920-1959; ded. 1959.11.20; golden rose 2008.04.16

Patron: BVM Conception

Location: 87C4WXMX+3Q

Address: 400 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20017-1566

Country: USA

Telephone: +1 (202) 526-8300

Websites:

GCatholic Church ID: 1245

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