Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 31, 2022.

Father Peter Clem, YA, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded in the Basilica on July 24, 2022.

Father Gary Weismann, the Director of Mission Awareness with the Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica, was the guest homilist at the Basilica during the weekend of July 16-17, 2022. This homily was recorded on July 17, 2022, during the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 

Father Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica and the chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School, shares a homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded in the Basilica on July 10, 2022.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 3, 2022. 

Father Peter Clem, YA, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the first Sorrowful Mystery of the Holy Rosary, the agony in the garden, during our Communal First Saturday reflection for July. This meditation was recorded on July 2, 2022.

Welcome to another monthly episode of “What Are the Sisters Reading?" The guests for July are Sister Emily Beata Marsh, who shares about “A Miracle In The Kitchen: A Legend About Saint Zita.” This children’s book is a richly illustrated tale of faith, generosity, and selfless love, which brings the story of Saint Zita to life for children ages 6-8. In the second interview, Sister Sean Mayer offers some thoughts about a book perfect for the summertime: “Monuments, Marvels and Miracles: A Traveler’s Guide to Catholic America.”

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Father Peter Clem, YA, is the Basilica of Saint Mary's new parochial vicar, effective June 30, 2022. He was ordained on June 4, 2022.  He shares about himself, including his vocation story, who some of his spiritual heroes are and what the secret is to giving an excellent homily.

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William Manaker, SJ, who is discerning the priesthood for the Society of Jesus and whose family are parishioners at the Basilica,  talks about what led him to the Jesuits and what the differences are between a diocesan priest and a religious order priest. He also talks about how people can incorporate one of the core elements of Ignatian spirituality – finding God in all things – into their prayer life and every day lives.

Father Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on June 26, 2022.