Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Mary Stanford is a Christendom theology professor, who will be giving a talk in the Basilica’s Lyceum Auditorium (313 Duke Street) on October 11, 2022, starting at 7:30 p.m., about her new book: "The Obedience Paradox: Finding True Freedom in Marriage.” In this episode, she shares about what led her to write the book and the non-identical gifts that men and women bring to marriage that help facilitate true oneness between them. 

All are invited to this free event. For more information, click here and here. 

Deacon Daniel Dionesotes is a transitional deacon who is a seminarian for the Diocese of Peoria, studying at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. During his academic year at the seminary, he will be at the Basilica most weekends as part of his pastoral assignment as a seminarian. In this episode, he talks about his path to the priesthood and the ways he is allowed to minister at the Basilica. 

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 18, 2022.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 11, 2022.

Father Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 4, 2022. 

Father Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Third Sorrowful Mystery, the crowning with thorns, 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 on the first Saturday of every month at 8:00 a.m. This podcast was recorded on September 3, 2022.

Welcome to another monthly episode of “What Are the Sisters Reading?" One of the guests for September is Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, who shares about a book she wrote called “Surviving Depression: A Catholic Approach,” which shows you how to take the first steps to healing from depression and how to build into your life practices that will help you embark on a spiritual journey through the darkness.

Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, will review the second book, which is called “Millennial Nuns: Reflections on Living a Spiritual Life in a World of Social Media.” In this book, eight nuns from the Daughters of Saint Paul offer practical takeaways and tips for living a more spiritually-fulfilled life, no matter your religious affiliation.

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.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August 28, 2022.

This weekend, August 27-28, 2022, representatives from the Basilica's youth and young adult apostolates will be speaking at the Masses to share about the ways youth and young adults are growing as disciples through the various programs offered. 

On Monday, August 29, 2022, Mariane Staron, the Basilica’s Director of Youth and Young Adult Apostolates, will be hosting an open house, from 5-8 p.m., so parishioners can learn more and ask her any questions. Click here to learn more or email Mariane at [email protected].

To further highlight the youth apostolate, the guest in today's podcast is Sara Kouroupis, a Basilica young adult parishioner, who shares about her involvement as a volunteer ministering to high school youths here.

Today's episode features several leaders of the Basilica apostolate called Date Night at the Basilica: Ann Somerset, Emma Lopo-Sullivan, Kathy Hassett, and Ryan Scirocco. In part two of a two-part series highlighting the 10 Great Dates Program, they share about why this program is so important to them and what they are most looking forward to in presenting the program to married and engaged couples. 

To sign up to attend the first Great Date on Sept. 17, 2022 -- you can attend one, some or all the 10 Great Dates in the upcoming months -- please click here. There is no charge.