Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
511 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsFounded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic Church established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.
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Episode 259: Joel de Loera Gives a Theology on Tap Talk Called "New Life in Christ"
October 10, 2021 21:53 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBThis episode features Joel de Loera giving a Theology on Tap talk on October 4, 2021, at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub in Old Town Alexandria, VA. His talk was entitled “New Life in Christ: My Story of Conversion and Faith.” This event was co-sponsored by the Basilica of Saint Mary and the Office of Youth, Campus & Young Adult Ministries.
Episode 258: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 10, 2021 20:46 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on October 10, 2021.
Episode 257: Father James Waalkes Talks about Faith and Sings Some Songs
October 07, 2021 21:08 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBFather James Waalkes, parochial vicar at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Falls Church and former transitional deacon at the Basilica of Saint Mary, will present an American folk music-styled concert at the Basilica's Lyceum Auditorium on October 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. in honor of the North American martyred saints. In this episode, he talks about music and faith and sings a couple of songs to promote his upcoming concert. Click here for more information.
Episode 256: Oktoberfest Promises to be a Great Time for Basilica Parishioners
October 05, 2021 21:58 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBThe podcast welcomes two guests, Emma Lopo-Sullivan, who talked about the history of Oktoberfest, and Jarrett Lee, one of the leaders of Oktoberfest's organizing committee, who shared about what to expect at this year's event, which will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 2 to 5 p.m. on the grounds and in the gymnasium of the Basilica School of Saint Mary. For more information, click here.
Episode 255: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 04, 2021 02:40 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria, VA, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on October 3, 2021.
Episode 254: Father Noah Morey Reflects on the Second Joyful Mystery
October 04, 2021 01:08 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBFather Noah Morey, a Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offered a reflection on the Second Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Visitation, during our Communal First Saturday for October. This meditation was recorded on October 2, 2021. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests will reflect on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month at 8 a.m. Learn more about our Communal First Saturdays and lis...
Episode 253: A Respect Life Sunday Message from.a Pro-Life Leader
October 03, 2021 10:30 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBSuzan Cummins, a Basilica parishioner, is a longtime pro-life leader. She understands the importance of Respect Life Sunday, which we celebrate today. In this episode, she talks about her pro-life journey, who her biggest Culture of Life hero is, and she shares some tips on how to teach young people about the value of building a Culture of Life.
Episode 252: The Importance of Praying the Rosary to Support the Culture of Life
October 01, 2021 22:15 - 6 minutes - 8.61 MBSheena Anderson works at the Basilica of Saint Mary, and she loves to pray the Rosary. In this episode, she talks about who influenced her to develop a love for this Marian devotion and also how praying the Rosary can help build a Culture of Life. Join others to pray the Rosary on a daily basis during October to end abortion by clicking here.
Episode 251: Father David Recites a Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
September 29, 2021 13:48 - 6 minutes - 9.49 MBIn honor of today being the feast day of Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel and Saint Raphael, the Archangels, Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, recites a prayer to Saint Michael that was written by Pope Leo XIII.
Episode 250: Katie Woltornist Shares about Praying with Sacred Art
September 27, 2021 19:50 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBOn October 5, 2021, Katie Woltornist, a Basilica of Saint Mary parishioner, will give the next presentation (Praying the Sorrowful Mysteries with Sacred Art) in the Basilica’s Faith and Culture Series at the Lyceum Auditorium, starting at 7 p.m. In this podcast, she talks about why it is invaluable to pray using Sacred Art. Learn more here. Also check out her ministry, called Behold Visio Divina, here.
Episode 249: Father David Dufresne's Homily for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 27, 2021 18:42 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBFather David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria, Virginia, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on September 26, 2021.
Episode 248: Date Night at the Basilica Offers Couples a Romantic, Fun and Faith-Filled Night Out
September 23, 2021 19:59 - 18 minutes - 25 MBDate Night at the Basilica (DNAB) is a quarterly fellowship event and speaker series focused on living the Sacrament of Marriage. One of the leaders of the DNAB apostolate, Ryan Scirocco, is today's guest on the podcast. She talks about Date Night's first event at the Basilica's Lyceum Auditorium, on Oct. 1, and also about the importance of couples taking the time to date and grow in faith. For more information, email [email protected] or click here to register for the ev...
Episode 247: Art Historian Nora Hamerman Presents a Journey through Dante’s Paradise
September 22, 2021 20:38 - 1 hour - 136 MBOn September 21, 2021, as part of the Basilica of Saint Mary’s 2021 Fall Faith and Culture Series, art historian Nora Hamerman shares a deep dive into Dante’s masterpiece, the Divine Comedy, focusing specifically on the third and final part, Paradise. She presented a slide show depicting various great artists illustrating Dante’s work. To see the slides that Mrs. Hamerman refers to, please click on the PowerPoint links below: https://stmaryoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/PAradise-Part-1-St....
Episode 245: Father David Shares about the Spiritual Benefits of Going on a Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage
September 21, 2021 12:09 - 21 minutes - 29 MBFather David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria, VA, talks about the power of going on a pilgrimage and, more specifically, shares about leading a walking pilgrimage next May in Spain, on the Camino de Santiago, the Way of Saint James. For more information, click here and here.
Episode 246: Walking With Purpose Offers Women Opportunities to Grow Deeper in Faith and Fellowship
September 21, 2021 12:03 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBErin Cardinal and Ruth Kelly are today's guests. They are Basilica of Saint Mary parishioners and members of an apostolate called Walking with Purpose (WWP), a Catholic Bible study program that aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus. Erin and Ruth talk about about wonderful the WWP community is and how it has helped them grow in faith and fellowship. WWP will host an open house for the women of the parish on the morning of Oct. 6, 2021, from 9:30-11 a.m. in the ...
Episode 244: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 20, 2021 20:35 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria, VA, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on September 19, 2021.
Episode 243: Catholic Author Mike Aquilina Explains Why a Consecration to Saint Joseph Is So Invaluable
September 19, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBAward-winning Catholic author, Mike Aquilina, is our guest in today's ninth installment in our Year of Saint Joseph podcast series, which we release on the 19th of every month. He shares about his relationship with Saint Joseph and explains what's involved in a consecration to Jesus' foster father. The Basilica of Saint Mary will embark on a parish consecration to Saint Joseph, starting on September 30, 2021 and concluding with the actual consecration to Saint Joseph on November 1. Click...
Episode 242: Basilica Music Director David Elliott Creates the Saint Gregory Children’s Choir School
September 16, 2021 14:36 - 10 minutes - 14 MBDavid Elliott, the Basilica of Saint Mary Music Director, has created the Saint Gregory Children’s Choir School, a four-year program of comprehensive musical training and immersion into the Catholic choral tradition for children, ages 8-12. Children do not need to be a student at the Basilica School of Saint Mary or a parishioner at the Basilica. No prior musical training is required. In the podcast, he gives an overview of the school and shares why he created it. To learn more about it, c...
Episode 241: The Basilica of St. Mary's Society of St. Vincent de Paul Serves Our Neighbors in Need
September 13, 2021 18:39 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBOur Lord reminds us that whatever we do for the poor among us we do for Him. We hear Him with our hearts and minds, but the daily demands of life can leave us without the opportunity to respond in a most personal way. Becoming a volunteer and/or making a sacrificial donation to our parish’s St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Society is that opportunity. On the podcast, two of SVdP leaders, Jim Larocco and Pete Bautz, share amazing stories about how the society helps those in need and why the needs...
Episode 240: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 13, 2021 12:02 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria, VA, gives a homily for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded at the Basilica on Sept. 12, 2021
Episode 239: Art Historian Nora Hamerman Talks about Dante's Vision of the Afterlife Among the Blessed
September 12, 2021 12:52 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBTo celebrate the Dante Year (this year is the 700th anniversary of the great poet’s death), Nora Hamerman shares a presentation on Sept. 21, 2021 at the Basilica of Saint Mary's Lyceum from 7:30-9 p.m. to help us travel through his vision of the Afterlife among the Blessed, joined by masterful artists, such as Sandro Botticelli and Salvador Dalí, and the poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer, and the music of Giuseppe Verdi. Heaven is a very busy place in The Divine Comedy, where the poet deals with ...
Episode 238: 9/11 Widow and Basilica Parishioner Lisa Dolan Remembers September 11, 2001
September 11, 2021 14:10 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBLisa Dolan is a Basilica of Saint Mary parishioner, whose husband, Navy Captain Robert E. Dolan Jr. died during the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. She has been extremely busy lately, but was kind enough to take the time to record into her phone her memories of her husband and the tragic day of 9/11. She talks about her strong faith and the strong faith communities of the parish and Basilica school and why we can never forget what happened on that day.
Episode 237: That Man Is You! Men's Apostolate Leads Men into Becoming Fully Alive as Virtuous Leaders and Men of Faith
September 09, 2021 19:56 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBDan Ermer is a Basilica of Saint Mary parishioner and one of the leaders of the That Man is You! (TMIY!) apostolate at the parish. TMIY! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. In this episode, Dan talks about what led h...
Episode 236: Aaron Zanca Invites High School Students to Participate in a Spiritually Enriching Hike
September 07, 2021 22:40 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBAaron Zanca, the Basilica's Assistant Director of Youth and Young Adult Apostolates, shares about an upcoming hike along the Appalachian Trail, in order to arrive at Harpers Ferry’s historic St. Peter's Church. High school students are invited to participate. The event will take place on September 18, 2021. To register your child for the trip, click here.
Episode 235: Father Noah Morey's Homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 07, 2021 14:17 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBFather Noah Morey, Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on September 5, 2021.
Episode 234: Father David Dufresne Shares a Reflection on the Annunciation
September 07, 2021 13:09 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBFather David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on Annunciation during our Communal First Saturday for September. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests will reflect on a Mystery of the Rosary -- in this particular episode, on the First Joyful Mystery -- on the first Saturday of every month at 8 a.m. This reflection was recorded on September 4, 2021.
Episode 233: At the Heart of the Basilica of Saint Mary's Religious Education Programs -- Forming Saints
September 02, 2021 20:47 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBHilary Munger is the Director of Religious Education at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria, VA. In this episode, she shares about the importance of continuing faith formation to grow a relationship with Jesus and how that knowledge inspires her to help others be formed in the faith so that, she hopes and prays, they become the saints that God calls us to be. If you're interested in becoming Catholic, or learning more about Catholicism, or you're missing the Sacraments, consider che...
Episode 232: Mariane Staron Talks about Forming a Community of Young Disciples to Follow Christ
August 30, 2021 15:26 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBMariane Staron is the Director of the Basilica of Saint Mary's Youth and Young Adult Apostolates, a position she was named to during the summer. She talks about her faith journey and how she is trying to form a community of youths and young adults who follow Christ as missionary disciples. For more information, please click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/yaya
Episode 231: Father David Dufresne's Homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 29, 2021 23:08 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBFather David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria, Virginia, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on August 29, 2021.
Episode 230: Two Members of the Saint Katharine Drexel Society Talk about the Power of Prayer to Heal the Nation from the Sins of Racism
August 29, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBMonica Favela George and Rebecca McCullers talk about the Basilica of Saint Mary's Saint Katharine Drexel Society (SKDS), which was founded in June of 2020 in response to recent events of racial injustice. The society prays for the healing of our nation, especially for the historical wounds inflicted by slavery that continue to affect our populace, and in reparation for the sins of racism, past and present. Click here to find out more. The group prays the Rosary during the Basilica’s Ho...
Episode 229: Adria Tayrani Shares about the Spiritual Benefits of Belonging to the Legion of Mary
August 26, 2021 17:50 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBThe Legion of Mary was founded on Sept. 7, 1921 in Dublin, Ireland. It is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, with more than three million active members in almost every country of the world. The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members. It has been active in the United States since 1931 and was endorsed by the Second Vatican Council. The Basilica of Saint Mary would love for you to find out mo...
Episode 228: Father Edward Hathaway's homily for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 23, 2021 02:20 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on August 22, 2021.
Episode 227: The Power of Silence in the Life of St. Joseph — and in our Lives
August 19, 2021 11:22 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBCarlos Briceño, the Basilica of Saint Mary's Director of Communications and Evangelization, reflects on the power of silence in St. Joseph's life and how silence can help us grow closer to God. This is the eighth installment in our Year of Saint Joseph Series. During this year, the Basilica will release a podcast about Saint Joseph on the 19th of every month. Our complete podcast archive, which features more talks and interviews, is located here. The Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast is...
Episode 226: Joel Doolin, a Basilica of Saint Mary Parishioner, about Fitness, Fellowship and Faith
August 17, 2021 20:46 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBJoel Doolin, a Basilica of Saint Mary parishioner, belongs to F3, a national network including 2,814 free, peer-led workouts for men in 186 regions. F3, which stands for fitness, fellowship and faith, is a men's apostolate at the Basilica. The men meet every Saturday in front of the Basilica at 5 a.m. before heading off to start their workout at a nearby park. Listen to Joel talk about what benefits he gets, physically and spiritually, from attending the workouts.
Episode 225: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15, 2021 20:36 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was recorded on Aug. 15, 2021.
Episode 224: Fr. Melmer Talks about Upcoming Mass with Healing Service at the Basilica
August 09, 2021 17:51 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBThe Basilica will host a Mass with Healing Service at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Celebrating the Mass will be Fr. John Melmer, former parochial vicar at the Basilica and a member of the Catholic Healing Ministry of the Diocese of Arlington (http://www.healingministry.net). The evening begins with the Mass of the day. In receiving the Eucharist, we are touched by Christ, healed, reconciled and spiritually nourished. After Mass, if they wish, those attending are invited to pray indi...
Episode 223: Seminarian Jordan Evans Reflects on the Institution of the Eucharist
August 09, 2021 15:23 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBJordan Evans, a seminarian in the Diocese of Arlington, offers a reflection on the Institution of the Eucharist during our Communal First Saturday for August. It is part of a series of reflections on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month at 8 a.m. Jordan's reflection dealt with the Fifth Luminous Mystery. The podcast was recorded on August 8, 2021. Our podcasts are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Episode 222: Father Noah Morey's Homily for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 08, 2021 21:50 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBFather Noah Morey, Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on Aug. 8, 2021.
Episode 221: Fr. John Riley and Bill Beach Talking about the "Following St. Joseph to Jesus" Men's Silent Retreat
August 08, 2021 16:03 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this Year of Saint Joseph, come aside to rest a while and meditate at our Arlington Diocesan Retreat Center at the edge of the Shenandoah Mountains in White Post, VA. Father John Riley will offer Mass, confessions and conferences during this silent retreat for men who would like to learn from Saint Joseph how to live, pray and draw nearer to Jesus — and by His Grace — become “men after Christ’s Own Heart.” The retreat will be held on Sept. 17-19, 2021. In this podcast listen to Fr....
Episode 220: Catholic Author/Speaker Mary Lenaburg Talks about "Our Lady of Sorrows - Cause of Our Joy" at Theology on Tap
August 06, 2021 16:09 - 1 hour - 102 MBMary Lenaburg is a full-time Catholic speaker and author of "Be Brave in the Scared," which earned a 2020 Excellence in Publishing Award from the Association of Catholic Publishers. Her second book, "Be Bold in the Broken," was published earlier this year. The title of her talk at our Theology on Tap series, recorded on Aug. 2, 2021, was "Our Lady of Sorrows - Cause of Our Joy." Suffering comes to us all. Our Lady’s example of bearing suffering well leads us to a closer relationship wi...
Episode 219: Father Joseph Townsend's homily for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 02, 2021 00:09 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Alexandria, VA, gives a homily for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded at the Basilica on Aug. 1, 2021
Episode 218: Bishop Burbidge's July 28, 2021 Homily during the Holy Hour
July 29, 2021 15:46 - 12 minutes - 19.5 MBBishop Michael F. Burbidge prayed with the Basilica of Saint Mary community, in Alexandria, VA, during a Holy Hour hosted by the Saint Katharine Drexel Society on July 28, 2021. This podcast was Bishop Burbidge's reflection during the Holy Hour. The society was founded in June of 2020 in response to recent events of racial injustice. The society prays for the healing of our nation, especially for the historical wounds inflicted by slavery that continue to affect our populace, and in rep...
Episode 217 - Father Edward Hathaway's homily for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 26, 2021 03:36 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was recorded on July 25, 2021.
Episode 216 - Father David Dufresne's homily for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 19, 2021 14:01 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBFather David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on July 18, 2021.
Episode 215: Seminarian Alex Solsma on Saint John XXIII’s Devotion to Saint Joseph -- Year of Saint Joseph Series
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBDiocese of Arlington Seminarian Alex Solsma reflects on Saint John XXIII’s Devotion to Saint Joseph in this edition of the Basilica of Saint Mary podcast. This is the seventh installment in our Year of Saint Joseph Series. During this year, the Basilica will release a podcast about Saint Joseph on the 19th of every month. Alex is the former Director of Communications and Evangelization at the Basilica of Saint Mary. He will soon begin studying for the priesthood at Saint Charles Borrome...
Episode 214 - Father Noah Morey's homily for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 12, 2021 19:21 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBFather Noah Morey, Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on July 11, 2021. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in Nor...
Episode 213 - Catholic Sports missionary Helena Briggs on sports and the spiritual life
July 08, 2021 15:08 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBHelena Briggs, a missionary with Catholic Sports, talks about sports and the spiritual life on this edition of The Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast. A Front Royal native, Helena was a student athlete at Christendom College before becoming a sports missionary in Northern Virginia. Catholic Sports is a growing national faith-based ministry that builds authentic community by organizing sports leagues. Learn more about Catholic Sports here. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old T...
Episode 212 - Father Joseph Townsend reflects on the Transfiguration
July 06, 2021 18:45 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Transfiguration during our Communal First Saturday for July. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests will reflect on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month at 8:00 am. This podcast was recorded on July 3, 2021. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named t...
Episode 211 - Father Edward Hathaway's homily for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
July 06, 2021 18:42 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was recorded on July 4, 2021. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.
Episode 210 - A conversation with Father Joseph Townsend
June 29, 2021 14:14 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBA conversation with Father Joseph Townsend, the new Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, is featured on this edition of The Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast. Listen to episode 101 of the podcast if you'd like to hear Father Joseph's vocation story. That conversation was recorded last summer when he served here as a deacon. This is the first priestly assignment for Father Joseph. He was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Michael Burbidge on June 5 at the Cathedral of Saint Thom...