Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

The Basilica of Saint Mary
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 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 5, 2026.

    13 min

  2. APR 1

    Episode 725: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of April?

    Today's monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues with Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, sharing about her book called "Healing After Betrayal," which helps people find refuge in God's Word in the painful aftermath of a betrayal by someone you trusted. To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at the Pauline Books and Media Center at 1025 King Street in Alexandria, please click here.

    21 min

  3. MAR 30

    Episode 724: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on March 29, 2026.

    26 min

  4. MAR 26

    Episode 723: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's March 26th 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 features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway reminds us that Holy Week starts on Palm Sunday this weekend and shares an overview of what occurs over the course of Holy Week. He also introduces a recording that features Fr. James Searby and Fr. Ken Geraci, a Fathers of Mercy priest who recently led our parish mission, and their conversation, which offers practical advice for how married couples can pray for each other and their children. To listen to their entire conversation, click here. Click here to check out our Holy Week schedule.

    13 min

  5. MAR 23

    Episode 722: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent

    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 22, 2026.

    17 min

  6. MAR 19

    Episode 721: A Conversation between Fr. Searby and Fr. Geraci on How to Heal Marriages and Families through the Power of Prayer and Forgiveness

    In this episode, our special guests are Fr. James Searby, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, and Father Ken Geraci, a Fathers of Mercy priest, who recently led our parish mission. The topics they talked about ranged from practical marriage and family healing and prayer practices to the power of forgiveness to heal deep wounds. Please share this episode with friends and family members.

    59 min

  7. MAR 19

    Episode 720: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's March 19th 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 features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, during the Feast of Saint Joseph, Father Hathaway reflects revolves around Saint Joseph's example of humble fatherhood, which serves as inspiration for all fathers in leading their families toward faith and transformation during Lent. He also invites all to celebrate today's feast day during tonight's Saint Joseph Altar event at 7 p.m., starting with Vespers and a short reflection in the Basilica, and then continuing with a grand feast in our Lyceum Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information.

    9 min

  8. MAR 16

    Episode 719: Father Ken Geraci's Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent

    Father Ken Geraci shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 15, 2026.

    18 min
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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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