Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar, offers a reflection on
the Third Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, The Descent of the Holy
Spirit (Pentecost), for our Communal First Saturday for June. It
was recorded on June 6, 2026
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.