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Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
Founded 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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Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 785: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's October 29th Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 784: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's October 22nd Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
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Episode 783: Father Sam Martinez's Homily for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Samuel Martinez, who was a transitional deacon at the Basilica recently and was ordained in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, in June 2026…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 782: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's October 15th Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 781: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's October 8th Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 780: Panel Discussion on "Saving the Soul of Virginia: Faith, Religious Liberty and Forming Conscience"
This episode is a recording of a panel discussion called "Saving the Soul of Virginia: Faith, Religious Liberty and Forming Conscience," which was held on…
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Episode 779: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 778: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of October?
The monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. My guest for the month of October is from the Daughters of Saint Paul. Sister Kathryn…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 777: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's October 1st Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
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Episode 776: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 775: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's September 24th Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
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Episode 774: Father James Searby's Homily for The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on…
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Episode 773: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 772: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's September 10th Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
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Episode 771: Father Jason Burchell's Homily for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Jason Burchell, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 770: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's September 3rd Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
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Episode 769: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 768: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of September?
The monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues with Sister Catherine Lucia Phoebe, FSP, reflecting about two books -- one she translated…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 767: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's August 27th Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
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Episode 766: Father John Meyerhofer's Homily for The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father John Meyerhofer, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on…
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Episode 765: Father Michael Boahene's (missionary priest) Homily for The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Missionary priest Fr. Michael Boathene shares a homily during The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August 16, 2026. Our…
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Episode 764: Father James Searby's Homily for The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary TIme
Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 763: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of August?
The monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues with Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, who shares about a book called "Saint Bernard's Three…
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Episode 762: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 26…
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Episode 761: Father Christopher Tipton's Homily for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Christopher Tipton, a priest-in-residence at the parish, shares a homily during the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on…
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Episode 760: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 12, 2026.
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Episode 759: Father Jason Burchell's Homily for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Jason Burchell, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 758: Learn More about the "Catholics Vote No" Advocacy Campaign
This episode's guest is Amy McInerny, the director of the Respect Life Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life for the Diocese of Arlington. She shares…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 757: Part 2 of "Catholic Wisdom for an AI Age: A Discussion of Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas Encyclical"
Part 2 of our Saints Peter and Paul Conference features "Catholic Wisdom for an AI Age: A Discussion of Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas Encyclical."…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 756: Part 1 of "Catholic Wisdom for an AI Age: A Discussion of Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas Encyclical"
Part 1 of our Saints Peter and Paul Conference features "Catholic Wisdom for an AI Age: A Discussion of Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas Encyclical."…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 755: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of July?
The monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues with Sister Catherine Lucia Phoebe, FSP, who shares about two books: "God for All Days," by…
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Episode 754: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on June 28…
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Episode 753: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on June 21, 2026.
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Episode 752: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on June 14, 2026.
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 751: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's June 11th Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 750: Father Peter Clem Shares a Prayer He Wrote to the Basilica Parish Community
Father Peter Clem recently was assigned to be a parochial vicar at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Potomac Falls, Virginia. He will start there on June 25 2026. In…
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Episode 749: Father James Searby Shares a Communal First Saturday Reflection on the Third Glorious Mystery of the Rosary
Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar, offers a reflection on the Third Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), for our…
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Episode 748: Father James Searby's Homily for The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). It was given in the…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 747: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's June 4th Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
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Episode 746: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for The Most Holy Trinity Sunday
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Most Holy Trinity Sunday. It was given in the Basilica on May 31, 2026.
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 745: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of June?
The monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues with Sister Catherine Lucia Phoebe, FSP, who shares about a book called "Francesco: A Story…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 744: Introducing our 2026 Summer Seminarian: Jonathon Davies
Our 2026 summer seminarian, Jonathon Davies, will be helping out at the Basilica from June 8-August 9, 2026, including working with the youth, working in our…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 743: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 28th Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
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Episode 742: Father John Meyerhofer's Homily for Pentecost Sunday
Father John Meyerhofer, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during Pentecost Sunday. It was given in the Basilica on May 24, 2026.
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 741: Spotlight on the Parish's Date Night at the Basilica Apostolate
This episode feature Isaiah and Darien Contu, leaders of the parish's Date Night at the Basilica, who talk about how the apostolate helps engaged and married…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 740: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 21st Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
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Episode 739: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
Father Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Seventh Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 17, 2026.
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Episode 738: Dr. Nicolas McAfee's talk on "Thomas More: Augustinian Statesman"
In today's episode, Dr. Nicolas McAfee gave a talk called "Thomas More: Augustinian Statesman." It was recorded in our Lyceum auditorium on May 12, 2026.
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Episode 737: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 14th Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
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Episode 736: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Sixth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 10, 2026.
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 735: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 7th Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
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Episode 734: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of May?
Today's monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues with Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, sharing about the book called "Litanies of the Heart,"…
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Episode 733: Father James Searby's Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 3, 2026.
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Episode 732: Deacon Sam Martinez Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Deacon Sam Martinez, shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 26, 2026.
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Episode 731: Father Christopher Goodwin's Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter
Father Christopher Goodwin, a visiting priest, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 19, 2026.
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 730: Dr. Nicolas McAfee Previews His May 12, 2026, Conversation with Dr. Shaun Rieley on "Thomas More: Augustinian Statesman"
Dr. Nicolas McAfee, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Economics at Christendom College previews the May 12th 2026, conversation…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 729: Deacon Samuel Martinez Reflects on His Time at the Basilica
Transitional Deacon Samuel Martinez has been helping out at the Basilica since last September as part of his final year as a seminarian at Mount Saint Mary's…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 728: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's April 16th Messenger Newsletter
Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It…
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 727: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during Divine Mercy Sunday. It was given in the Basilica on April 12, 2026.
Basilica of Saint Mary PodcastEpisode 726: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on April…