Father Edward Hathaway

Father Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth during our Communal First Saturday for February. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests will reflect on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month at 8:00 am. This mediation was recorded on February 6, 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 minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.

Father Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was recorded on February 7, 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 minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.

Father Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was recorded on January 17, 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 minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.

Father Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, reflects on Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic exhortation on the Eucharist, Sacramentum Caritatis (The Sacrament of Charity). It was recorded during a retreat to commemorate the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima on May 13, 2020.  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 minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.

Father Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers his "State of the Parish and School." He shares information about how the Basilica is operating during the changes due to the Coronavirus pandemic.  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 minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.