Celebrate America's 250th Birthday!
We thank God for the blessing of living in the United States of America! Here you will find information on Catholic resources for celebrating our national heritage.
President's Proclamations, Organizations and Initiatives
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America 250 Commission The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress in 2016 to plan and orchestrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. https://america250.org/americas-250th
Prayers and Reflections
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Catholic Digest Five Prayers for the United States
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10 Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution Every Patriot Should Know
Links to more...
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Catholics for Catholics has published an excellent America 250 website! You will find many gems there including The Catholic Patriotic Minute
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George Washington’s Vision of a Heavenly Lady & Prophecy on America: The Third & Greatest Peril!
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Patriotic Fun Zone - Inspiring Patriotism in the Next Generation. Do you want your children to grow up with a deep appreciation for their country and its values? Patriotic Fun Zone is dedicated to fostering a love of patriotism that will thrive for generations to come. The vision is to empower the next generation to proudly celebrate American traditions and values.
Marian Shrines in the United States
The following 26 Marian shrines are listed in the United States:
These shrines serve as places of pilgrimage, prayer, liturgical celebration, and Marian devotion, while directing worship ultimately to God through Christ.
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The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception - Washington, D.C.
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Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation — Carey, Ohio
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Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon — North Jackson, Ohio
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Basilica of Our Lady of Mary, Help of Christians at Holy Hill — Hubertus, Wisconsin
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Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe — Orlando, Florida
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Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle — San Juan, Texas
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Madonna, Queen of the Universe National Shrine — East Boston, Massachusetts
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National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima — Lewiston, New York
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National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Dallas, Texas
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National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes — Emmitsburg, Maryland
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National Shrine of Mary Immaculate, Queen of the Universe — Lombard, Illinois
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion — Champion, Wisconsin
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa — Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas — Allentown, Pennsylvania
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National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche — St. Augustine, Florida
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National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette — Attleboro, Massachusetts
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes — Euclid, Ohio
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs — Auriesville, New York
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel — Middletown, New York
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence — St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham — Williamsburg, Virginia
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National Shrine of Our Lady of the Highway — Little Falls, New Jersey
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National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal — Perryville, Missouri
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National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows — Belleville, Illinois
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National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor — New Orleans, Louisiana
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Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica — Chicago, Illinois
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Our Lady of Victory Basilica and National Shrine — Lackawanna, New York
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