Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar, shares a homily during the First Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on February 22, 2026.

Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Father Hathaway reflects on the transfiguration of Jesus and the importance of listening to God, which can only occur if we carve silence into our lives to make time for prayer and spiritual reading during Lent. 
 
He also invites parishioners to attend Family Bingo Night at the Basilica School Gym this Saturday, Feb. 28, from 6:30-9 p.m. Click here for more information. He also invites people to attend an enthronement of a relic of St. Manuel González García – described as the greatest Eucharistic priest since St. John Vianney – which will occur after the 12:10 p.m. Mass on Tuesday, March 3rd. A reflection on the saint's life and devotion to the Eucharist, with veneration of his relics, will follow. Click here for more information.

Steve Weidenkopf, an Adjunct Professor at the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology, shares part two of his five-part series chronicling Church history. It was recorded in our Lyceum Auditorium on Feb. 10, 2026. 
This series presents a narrative summary of the major persons and events of Church history from Pentecost to the modern day. The story of the Catholic Church is presented in all its glory, success, and failure, along with fascinating vignettes about the men and women, saints, sinners, heroes, and villains who most shaped Catholic history over the last 2,000 years. Click here for more information.

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 15, 2026.

Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Father Hathaway reflects on how Lent becomes transformative when our sacrifices become acts of love for God rather than strategies for self-improvement.
 
He also invites parishioners to view a new permanent display on Catholic education at the Basilica School on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, from 9:45-11:30 a.m. Click here for more information. 
 
Also, the Saint Patrick Irish Hooley, which will occur on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 3-6 p.m. in the Basilica School Gym, still has tickets available. This is a festive and fun family event, where everyone can enjoy great Irish food, music, drinks, and dancing. Click here to find out more and to get your tickets today before it's sold out. 
 
Reminder: Don't forget to have fun attending Family Bingo Night at the Basilica School Gym on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 6:30-9 p.m. Click here for more information.