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Photo of the Basilica at nightWelcome to America's First Cathedral, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in Baltimore, Maryland. We are a National Shrine, Marian Shrine, National Historic Landmark, and Co-Cathedral of Baltimore, and we welcome all to visit and worship in what Pope John Paul II referred to as "the worldwide symbol of religious freedom." 

The Baltimore Basilica, built from 1806-1821, was closed from April 2004 until November 2006, for a major restoration to return the church to its original design, as envisioned by America's first bishop, John Carroll, and as planned by renowned architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe. The Basilica reopened with much fanfare and celebration, just in time to commemorate her 200th Anniversary. Within the first year of reopening, over 200,000 visitors were welcomed from all over the world, to walk through history, rejoice in faith, and admire the Basilica's stunning architecture and artwork. The Basilica is also one of Baltimore's beloved cultural institutions, offering educational tours daily, as well as hosting uplifting concerts and informative lectures.

Thank you for visiting our website today.  If you haven't already visited our beautiful Basilica, we invite you to visit and experience one of America's most historic houses of worship, and masterpiece of American architecture.

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11/17/08
Christmas Schedule
Please join our Basilica family this Christmas!  The schedule of Masses and Confessions can be found by clicking here; and information about our Christmas Concerts can be found here.
11/17/08
Help a family in need to have a more fulfilling Christmas!
This Christmas, please help those in need by donating your non-perishable food items at the Basilica. All donations will be sent to Assisi House. Specifically, items such as rice, beans, tuna, peanut butter, pasta, and canned fruits and vegetables are desired.  You may leave your donation in the basket located by the Jesuit Seal, in the southwest corner of the church.
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11/11/08
Thanksgiving Hours
On Thursday, November 27, the Basilica will be open from 8:00am until 10:00am, with one Mass at 9:00am.  The offices and Gift Shop will be closed, and there will be no tours offered on this day.
10/21/08
Part III of the 2008 Basilica Lecture Series
On Sunday, November 9, at 2pm, the Basilica will offer the third and final lecture in the series, with Rev. Timothy Kulbicki, O.F.M. Conv., Dean of the School of Theology and Associate Professor of Church History at St. Mary’s Seminary & University.  His lecture is entitled “The Councils of Baltimore: The 19th Century Church in the United States.”  This lecture is free and open to the public. 
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10/15/08
View videos from the 2008 Lecture Series
Video of the first two lectures in the Basilica's 2008 Lecture Series is now available online!  Click here to view!

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