During a Theology on Tap talk on March 3, 2025, at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria, Virginia, Virginia Nyce, the Basilica's archival manager, shared about the history of Catholicism in Virginia. To learn more about the Basilica's history and its museum, click here.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

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Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on March 2, 2025.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Nativity, for our Communal First Saturday for March. It was recorded on March 1, 2025.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Dr. James Bergida, a professor of political science and economics at Christendom College, previews the subject of his upcoming four-week Lenten series in our Lyceum Auditorium – an introduction to Catholic Social Teaching. The series will share about the Catholic Church's "best-kept secret”: its social doctrine. Here are the dates of his talk: + Ma…

In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading” continues. For the month of March, Sister Julia Darrenkamp, FSP, shares about a book called "The Holiness of Ordinary People" by Madeleine Delbrêl. The book gathers together essays and notes written by Delbrêl, who was a French poet, social worker and lay missionary and has b…

Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on February 23, 2025.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

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Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on February 16, 2025.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on February 9, 2025.Oleh Basilica of Sain tMary

During a Theology on Tap talk on Feb. 3, 2025, at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria, Virginia, Michael Staron and his wife, Mariane, who is the director of the Basilica's Youth and Young Adult Apostolates, share their journey of navigating broken engagements and finding each other through faith, healing, and intentional discernment. Their talk…

The monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues with this month's guest: Sister Orianne Pietra Rene Dyck, FSP, who reflects about her book called "Dive Deep -- 40 Days with God at Sea." The book introduces children, ages 9-12, to the epic story of salvation history -- from Creation, to Christ, to today -- through Bible stories t…

Father Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on February 2, 2025.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, offers a reflection on the Second Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Visitation, for our Communal First Saturday for February. It was recorded on February 1, 2025.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on January 26, 2025.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on January 19, 2025.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on January 12, 2025.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

The monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues with two guests from the Daughters of Saint Paul: Sister Emily Beata Marsh and Sister Kathryn Hermes, who share from Pope Francis’ latest encyclical called “He Loved Us,” on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at …

Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 22, 2024.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 15, 2024.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector, shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 8, 2024.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the First Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 1, 2024.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

My guest for the month of December in the monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" is from the Daughters of Saint Paul. Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, shares from an encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI called Spe Salvi (“Saved in Hope”). I also reflect about a book Called “Life of Christ” by Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Here are the book recom…

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Feast of Christ the King. It was given in the Basilica on November 24, 2024Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Andrew Fisher, the pastor at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annadale, Virginia, shares about the 16th-century Spanish Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia, an amazing story of faith, courage and sacrifice. Father Fisher is a member of the Historical Commission for the Martyrs of La Florida, which includes the Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia. The talk occurred on …

Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on November 17, 2024.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on November 10, 2024Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Marie Miller, a Catholic musical artist, previews her upcoming special evening in the Basilica church called “The Way of Love: An Advent Evening of Recollection for Women.” She talks about how this presentation was inspired by Saint Therese of Lisieux, also known as the Little Flower, and is themed on the life and teachings of Therese. The evening …

Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on November 3, 2024Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Fourth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for our Communal First Saturday for November. It was recorded on November 2, 2024.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

The guest for the month of November for the monthly series "What Are the Sisters Reading?" is from the Daughters of Saint Paul. Sister Allison Regina Gliot, FSP, shares about a book called “Forgiven: A Guide to Confession and the Examen Prayer.” She and Sister Orianne Pietra Rene Dyck, FSP, are the co-authors. Discover (or rediscover!) the Sacramen…

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 27, 2024Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Andrew Fisher, the pastor at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annadale, Virginia, previews his upcoming talk on the 16th-century Spanish Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia, an amazing story of faith, courage and sacrifice. Father Fisher is a member of the Historical Commission for the Martyrs of La Florida, which includes the Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia. The …

Father Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica and the chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School, shares a homily during the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 20, 2024.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar, shares a homily during the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 13, 2024.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Fr. Jerome Magat, SThD -- a priest of the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, currently serving as vice-rector, program director for the Master of Divinity program and professor of moral theology at St. Patrick Seminary and University in Menlo Park, CA -- shares a talk on his latest book, which is called “Honoring the Covenant: Daily Mass Gospel Medita…

Sister Deirdre Byrne, POSC, of the Little Workers of the Sacred Heart, shares a Theology on Tap talk called "The Love of the Most Blessed Sacrament.” It was recorded in Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria, Va, on Oct. 7th, 2024Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 6, 2024.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Third Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, for our Communal First Saturday for October. It was recorded on October 5, 2024.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

Sister Donata Farbaniec, of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, shares Jesus' powerful message of Divine Mercy as given to Saint Faustina Kowalska. It was recorded in our Lyceum Auditorium on Oct. 1, 2024.Oleh Basilica of Saint Mary

The guest for the month of October for the monthly series "What Are the Sisters Reading?" is from the Daughters of Saint Paul. Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, shares about a book called “I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux." The author, Father Jean D’elbee, echoes the doctrine of Saint Therese of Lisieu…

Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 29, 2024. Following his sermon, as part of Commitment Weekend, Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, inspires parishioners to donate to fund the mission and programs of the parish d…