He Visited All 94 U.S. Basilicas… Here's What He Learned

From America's Basilicas to the Future of Digital Evangelization, White Collars welcomes Grady Connolly What makes a church a basilica? Why are these sacred places so important to the Catholic faith? And how can beauty, pilgrimage, and even social media help bring people closer to Christ? In this episode, we're joined by Grady Connolly to discuss his new book, Basilicas: A Pilgrim's Guide to America's Most Remarkable Catholic Churches. After spending four years visiting all 94 Catholic basilicas in the United States (plus the four major papal basilicas in Rome), Grady shares incredible stories from the road, explains what makes a basilica unique, and encourages Catholics to rediscover pilgrimage in America. We also dive into a fascinating conversation about: The history and purpose of Catholic basilicas Hidden gems and unforgettable pilgrimage experiences The difference between a cathedral and a basilica The process of writing and publishing a major Catholic book The challenges of evangelizing in the age of social media and AI Why beauty, sacred architecture, music, and storytelling remain powerful tools for sharing the Gospel The future of Catholic creators and digital evangelization Whether you're planning your next pilgrimage, interested in Church history, or passionate about bringing the faith into today's culture, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration. 📖 Pre-order Grady's book: Basilicas: A Pilgrim's Guide to America's Most Remarkable Catholic Churches at www.basilicas.com 📲 Follow Grady Connolly: Instagram: @thegradyconnolly