Sep 3, 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 importance of promoting the common good by voting “no” on two amendments on November's ballot in Virginia -- one of which threatens the human right to life and the other the truth of marriage.
He also invites all parishioners to celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with us in the Basilica on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. We will pray a Choral Roary -- a selection of Marian hymns and choral works during the recitation of the Joyful Mysteries. There will be a celebratory reception afterward hosted by the Legion of Mary.
To learn more about the Catholics Vote No campaign, click here. That link includes Bishop Burbidge's short video Fr. Hathaway mentions in the episode. Click here to listen to a podcast feauting Bishop Burbidge that Fr. Hathaway also alludes to.
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