<P> The National Conference of Catholic Bishops held their spring convocation here in 2008 . On July 17, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI declared the Shrine a minor basilica because of its ministry to the estimated half million pilgrims and tourists . </P> <Ul> <Li> The fourteen aisle windows are entitled "The Magnificat Windows" </Li> <Li> It also ministers to Catholic workers at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort . </Li> <Li> It is the nearest Catholic church to Walt Disney World . </Li> <Li> The Outdoor Chapel features a bronze sculpture of the Mother and Child by Jerzy Kenar </Li> <Li> The Museum displays Church art from around the world </Li> <Li> The Shrine contains a 8 - foot - tall (2.4 m) sculpture featuring Mary and Baby Jesus bearing the same name "Mary, Queen of the Universe" sculpted by Jill Burkee of white marble from Carrara, Italy . </Li> <Li> In 2015, Bishop John Noonan designated the central door as a Holy Door as part of the celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, and opened it on December 13th . </Li> </Ul> <Li> The fourteen aisle windows are entitled "The Magnificat Windows" </Li> <Li> It also ministers to Catholic workers at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort . </Li>

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