Two of my wife’s ancestors converted to Catholicism after being cured at the church back in the 1700’s. One of their sons became Priests, and there were religious in many generations that followed. I have more pictures if you want.
I had the good fortune to see the Basilica in the early 60’s when the spires had not yet been completed. I remember all of the crutches that lined the walls or columns in the church, at least that is my memory. I was a child then. I would like to go back and see the church as an adult. I felt that God’s grace was on that church.