Episode 677: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 19, 2025.
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Episode 676: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's October 16th Messenger Newsletter
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, Fr. Hathaway shares about Pope Leo's recent video on World Mission Sunday and the importance of being a missionary. (You can check out the video by clicking here.) Tickets are still available for "Divine Libations," an evening of faith, gourmet food and delicious wine pairing on Oct. 18 from 6:30-9 p.m. in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street. Tickets are $75, but they are going fast, so buy yours today. Click here to find out how to get your tickets today. Father Hathaway also invites the public to attend a free concert to celebrate our new organ, which will be held in the church on Friday evening, October 24th, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature Paul Jacobs, a Grammy-award winning organist. Click here for more information and to reserve your seat(s).
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Episode 675: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's October 9th Messenger Newsletter
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, Fr. Hathaway reflects on the school's Virtue of the Month: Trustworthiness. He also invites the public to attend a free concert to celebrate our new organ, which will be held in the church on Friday evening, October 24th, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature Paul Jacobs, a Grammy-award winning organist. Click here for more information and to reserve your seat(s): https://stmaryoldtown.org/concert2025
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Episode 674: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of October?
In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues. My guest for the month of October is from the Daughters of Saint Paul. Sister Allison Regina Gliot, FSP, shares about a young adult book she wrote called "The Curse He Chose," a riveting, genre-bending vampire book, the first installment of the In Aeternum trilogy, which unites the suspense of urban fantasy with the Christian drama of sin, grace, and redemption. To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at the Pauline Books and Media Center at 1025 King Street in Alexandria, please click here.
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Episode 673: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's October 2nd Messenger Newsletter
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, Fr. Hathaway focuses on the month of October being Respect Life Month. Father Hathaway also invites parishioners to join us for Oktoberfest, our 230th anniversary celebration of our parish picnic. All are welcome to attend the 1 p.m. Mass this Sunday, Oct. 5, which will have Bishop Michael Burbidge as the main celebrant. Then, after the Mass, head over to the Basilica School, 400 Green Street, where the following festive fun will be occurring: + A tented Bavarian bier garden + German dancers and lessons + A German band + German food/desserts and a roasted pig + A petting zoo + Face painting + Contests for best Bavarian dressed couple and family You will also have the chance to meet Bishop Burbidge, as he will be in attendance. Click here for more information.
Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic Church 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.