Built in honor of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the United States, and located in Washington, DC, the Basilica of the National Shrine is America's Patron Catholic Church.
There are more than 135 Catholic Shrines in the USA and we are attempting to travel to see each one and putting pictures, directions, and information about them on our site. Also a link if they have a web site of their own.
Of special interest to tourists to Niagara Falls this site details Niagara County's #2 Tourist Attraction, Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Lewiston, NY. Photos, info, directions, etc.
The monastery, formerly a private residence, consists of two buildings on a six acre lot within the city limits. A vast expanse of lawn, trees and gardens provide ample solitude and seclusion for the contemplative life
Come away for a little while and refresh yourself in faith. Here you can enjoy the spiritual challenges, joys, peace and blessings away from today's stressful world.