Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

This episode spotlights the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

First, Father James McCormack - the novice master, prefect of formation, and local superior in Washington, D.C. - gives the history of the congregation and shares his vocation story.

Then two novices, Aaron deSa and Elliott Yozwiak, explain what drew them to discern religious life with the Marians.

This podcast was recorded on February 20, 2021.

Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the First Sunday of Lent. It was recorded on February 21, 2021.

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 role as the Foster Father of the Son of God.

This is the second 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.

Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was recorded on February 14, 2021.

The Basilica of Saint Mary hosted a lecture with John Berlau titled “George Washington: Champion of Religious Liberty” on February 9, 2021.

Throughout his life of public service, George Washington promoted freedom for Catholics and other religious minorities. Even though he was not Catholic, Washington made a financial contribution towards the establishment of our parish at the request of his aide-de-camp Colonel John Fitzgerald.

Berlau is the author of the new book "George Washington, Entrepreneu

Father Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth during our Communal First Saturday for February. 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 mediation was recorded on February 6, 2021.

Father Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was recorded on February 7, 2021.

This edition of the Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast features a conversation with Father Noah Morey. He is a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary and the Chaplain of Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria. Father Noah describes what it is like to be a high school chaplain and he shares his path to the priesthood - a journey that brought him from the Pacific Northwest to the Diocese of Arlington.

Father Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was recorded on January 31, 2021.

Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was recorded on January 24, 2021.