Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Dr. Chad Pecknold, the Basilica’s Resident Theologian for the Institute for Faith & Public Culture, shares in part one of a five-part series of his Lenten Book Club on Saint Augustine’s "Confessions."

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Brendan Cooney, the president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Alexandria, talks about the upcoming Saint Patrick Irish Hooley, a lively afternoon that honors and celebrates Irish heritage with food, music, singing and dancing. Families and children of all ages are invited to enjoy the festivities on Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 2 to 4 p.m. in The Basilica School of Saint Mary Gym, 400 Green Street, Alexandria.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for children. They are available for purchase by clicking here.

The afternoon will feature performances by local Irish musician, Pat Garvey; the Boyle School of Irish Dance; the O'Neill James School of Irish Dance and a visit from Saint Patrick himself!  Traditional Irish fare, including shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage, will be catered by Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub.

In today's episode, Mary Petrino, a Basilica parishioner and vice president of communications for the Serra Club of Arlington, talks about the importance of promoting, fostering and praying for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated religious life. She invites people to attend a Holy Hour with Solemn Vespers on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in the Basilica from 7-8 p.m. that is being sponsored by the Serra Club of Arlington. All are welcome to attend to adore the Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament and to pray for vocations to the priesthood and the consecrated religious life and for perseverance in all vocations.

Father Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica and the chaplain of Bishop Ireton High School, shares a homily for the first Sunday in Lent. It was recorded in the Basilica on March 6, 2022. 

Father Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica and the chaplain of Bishop Ireton High School, offers a reflection on the second Luminous Mystery of the Rosary, the miracle of the wedding feast at Cana, during our Communal First Saturday for March. This meditation was recorded on March 5, 2022.

Father Edward Hathaway shares a homily during the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded at the Basilica on February 27, 2022.

Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on February 20, 2022. 

In this episode, listen to several lay speakers talk about why it's important to give to the Bishop's Lenten Appeal, which supports our Diocese in its mission of sharing the love and mercy of Christ through serving the needy, educating and forming youth, encouraging vocations, promoting a culture of life and assisting the clergy, religious, and lay people who help build and strengthen our diocesan Church. The short talks were recorded during the Masses at the Basilica on on February 12-13, 2022. 

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on February 13, 2022.