Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint
Mary, offers a reflection on the First Joyful Mystery of the
Rosary, the Annunciation, during our Communal First Saturday for
May. This meditation was recorded on May 6, 2023.
About the Podcast
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.