'Great joy' as Vatican declares Miraculous Medal Shrine a minor basilica

PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) -- The Vatican decree elevating the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia to the status of minor basilica brings 'great joy' to the entire Philadelphia Archdiocese, said Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.

'The Miraculous Medal Shrine is a great gift drawing souls closer to Christ through the intercession of the Blessed Mother,' he said in a statement issued Jan. 25, the day the basilica designation was announced.

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