Start your time at the EWTN Catholic Radio Conference with a day of spiritual renewal as you join fellow Catholic radio operators at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception—the largest Roman Catholic Church in North America and one of the ten largest churches in the world.

Designated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as a National Sanctuary of Prayer and Pilgrimage, this great Basilica is our nation’s preeminent Marian shrine, dedicated to the patroness of the United States, the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of the Immaculate Conception. This patronal church is home to more than 80 chapels and oratories that honor the Mother of God and represent the peoples, cultures, and traditions that are the fabric of the Catholic faith and mosaic of our nation. It is no wonder why it is affectionately referred to as America’s Catholic Church.

The National Shrine, also known as Mary’s Shrine, has been visited by Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, Saint Pope John Paul II, and Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta, among others.

Join your fellow EWTN Catholic Radio affiliates for an evening honoring those apostolates who are celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25 years of great Catholic broadcasting!  While enjoying a sumptuous selection of the Hilton's finest fare, you'll hear from various EWTN radio and television hosts about how YOU make a difference in the communities you serve.  

In addition to celebrating noted broadcast anniversaries, selected highlights of award submissions will play for the categories of Best Top of the Hour ID, Best Short Form Message and Best Video.  The winners of each category will be announced at this time.

Finally, the recipient of the Doug Pearson Faithful Warrior Award, will be named.  Doug was a faithful warrior who worked for Guadalupe Radio Network prior to his death in 2015.  In his memory, this award honors those who have labored tirelessly in the Lord's vineyard to bring the reality of Christ and the Catholic faith to the world. 

From its humble beginnings in 1981 the Eternal Word Television Network has extended Mother Angelica’s vision to include satellite studios around the United States and the World!

EWTN’s Washington, DC offices and studios are located across from CNN's bureau in the Capitol Hill area. The studio produces a variety of news and analysis programs, including The World Over with Raymond Arroyo, EWTN News In Depth with Catherine Hadro, Pro Life Weekly with Abigail Galvan, and EWTN News Nightly. The facility also has editing suites and offices for employees. 

Join fellow affiliates in a tour of this location and get another inside look at what Mother Angelica started and what the Lord continues to do in the world of authentic Catholic media so that the real truth of the message of Christ's love reaches all corners of the world!