Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

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 meaning and importance of stewardship. 
He also invites all to our variety show this weekend. Click here to learn more. And, he shares about our annual parish picnic, Oktoberfest, that will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Basilica School. Learn more by clicking here.

Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 20, 2026.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 13, 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, Fr. Hathaway reflects on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, which the Church celebrates on September 15th. 
He also reminds parishioners that the Basilica will be holding another voter registration drive this weekend after all the Masses. And he shares that there are two amendments on the November ballot that threaten the right to life and the truth of marriage, which has prompted Bishop Burbidge to write a letter, which will read at all the Masses this week, encouraging Catholics to vote "no" to prevent the amendments from becoming part of Virginia's Constitution. Click here to learn more.

Father Jason Burchell, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 6, 2026.