Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Diocese of Arlington Seminarian Jordan Evans reflects on Saint Joseph as a model of chastity.

This is the sixth installment in our Year of Saint Joseph Series. During this Year of Saint Joseph, the Basilica will release a podcast about Saint Joseph on the 19th of every month. 

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.

A conversation with Diocese of Arlington seminarian Jordan Evans is featured on this edition of our podcast. Jordan is assigned to the Basilica of Saint Mary for his summer assignment. 

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.

Father Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was recorded on June 13, 2021. 

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.

Alex Solsma, the Basilica’s Director of Communications and Evangelization, has a conversation with Father Jonathan Smith. Father Smith was ordained to the priesthood earlier this month by Bishop Burbidge. His home parish is the Basilica of Saint Mary.

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.

Father Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Proclamation of the Kingdom during our Communal First Saturday for June. 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 am. This podcast was recorded on June 5, 2021.

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.

Father Noah Morey, Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for Corpus Christi Sunday. It was recorded on June 6, 2021. 

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.

Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for Pentecost. It was recorded on May 23, 2021. 

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.

Father Noah Morey, Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, reflects on Saint Joseph's life and virtues.

This is the fifth installment in our Year of Saint Joseph Series. During this Year of Saint Joseph, the Basilica will release a podcast about Saint Joseph on the 19th of every month. 

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.

Father Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on "The Hands of the Father and the Son." It was recorded at a Knights of Columbus Morning of Reflection on May 15, 2021. 

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.

Father Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. It was recorded on May 16, 2021. 

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.