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Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

May 24, 2021

Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for Pentecost. It was recorded on May 23, 2021. 

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a...


May 19, 2021

Father Noah Morey, Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, reflects on Saint Joseph's life and virtues.

This is the fifth installment in our Year of Saint Joseph Series. During this Year of Saint Joseph, the Basilica will release a podcast about Saint Joseph on the...


May 17, 2021

Father Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on "The Hands of the Father and the Son." It was recorded at a Knights of Columbus Morning of Reflection on May 15, 2021. 

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish...


May 17, 2021

Father Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. It was recorded on May 16, 2021. 

Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope...


May 12, 2021

Father David Dufresne, Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Mary, and Alex Solsma, the Basilica's Director of Communications, have a discussion with Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil, Iraq.

Archbishop Warda reflects on the recent Papal visit to Iraq by Pope Francis and shares his vision for the future of the Church in his...