CONNECTICUT GETS THEIR FIRST BASILICA

Pictured here is the newly-named Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Waterbury, CT. This minor basilica is the first basilica in Connecticut.


OK, you may think this is nice outside. The inside is drop-dead gorgeous. Click here for some pics from the dedication.


Also, here's the story in the June 2008 issue of the Catholic Transcript, the official newspaper of the Archidocese of Hartford.

I wonder if Rhode Island will ever have a minor basilica. I know of at least a couple of churches that would fit the bill - Holy Name is one of them.

Peace,
BMP