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.

Episode 739: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the Seventh Sunday of Easter 05/19/2026

Episode 738: Dr. Nicolas McAfee's talk on "Thomas More: Augustinian Statesman" 05/14/2026

Episode 737: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 14th Messenger Newsletter 05/14/2026

Episode 736: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter 05/11/2026

Episode 735: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 7th Messenger Newsletter 05/07/2026

Episode 734: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of May? 05/04/2026

Episode 733: Father James Searby's Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter 05/04/2026

Episode 732: Deacon Sam Martinez Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Easter 05/01/2026

Episode 731: Father Christopher Goodwin's Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter 04/20/2026

Episode 730: Dr. Nicolas McAfee Previews His May 12, 2026, Conversation with Dr. Shaun Rieley on “Thomas More: Augustinian Statesman" 04/17/2026

Episode 729: Deacon Samuel Martinez Reflects on His Time at the Basilica 04/16/2026

Episode 728: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's April 16th Messenger Newsletter 04/16/2026

Episode 727: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday 04/13/2026

Episode 726: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 04/08/2026

Episode 725: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of April? 04/01/2026

Episode 724: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 03/30/2026

Episode 723: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's March 26th Messenger Newsletter 03/26/2026

Episode 722: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent 03/23/2026

Episode 721: A Conversation between Fr. Searby and Fr. Geraci on How to Heal Marriages and Families through the Power of Prayer and Forgiveness 03/19/2026

Episode 720: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's March 19th Messenger Newsletter 03/19/2026

Episode 719: Father Ken Geraci's Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent 03/16/2026

Episode 718: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Third Sunday of Lent 03/13/2026

Episode 717: Part Five of a Five-Part Series Surveying Church History 03/13/2026

Episode 716: Part Four of a Five-Part Series Surveying Church History 03/12/2026

Episode 715: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's March 12th Messenger Newsletter 03/12/2026

Episode 714: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent 03/09/2026

Episode 713: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's March 5th Messenger Newsletter 03/05/2026

Episode 712: Part Three of a Five-Part Series Surveying Church History 03/03/2026

Episode 711: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of March? 03/02/2026

Episode 710: Father James Searby's Homily for the First Sunday of Lent 02/26/2026