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Cathedrals, Basilicas, and Shrines

THOMAS J. CRAUGHWELL

Anybody can recognize a church, but how do you tell if you are in a cathedral, or a basilica, or a shrine? The distinctions can be confusing, so it may be best to begin with the simplest category — the cathedral.

URL: http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/facts/fm0109.htm


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