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"The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race ...

Offset by canary-colored spires and Italian marble, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, built in the 19th century, is quite the sight to behold.

Hours The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist is open Monday through Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. On Sundays, the cathedral is open for visitors from 1 - 4:30 p.m.

The victim does not want to file a complaint because of the new Discovery for Justice Reform Act, which may end up forcing police to surrender his personal information to his attackers ...