Father David Dufresne

Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for Palm Sunday. It was recorded on March 28, 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 David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, reflects on Saint Joseph's role as the Terror of Demons. This is the third 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 19th of every month.  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.

Earlier this month, Pope Francis visited Iraq. It was the first time a Pope visited the country. Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, was in Iraq for the visit. He reflects on his experiences in a conversation with Alex Solsma, the Basilica's Director of Communications and Evangelization.  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 David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a Lenten reflection on embracing our true identity and resisting Satan's attacks. It was given during the Basilica's Lenten Evening of Recollection for Young Adults on February 22, 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 David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the First Sunday of Lent. It was recorded on February 21, 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 David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was recorded on February 14, 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 David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was recorded on January 24, 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 David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Epiphany of the Lord. It was recorded on January 3, 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 David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, discusses the life and spirituality of Saint Ignatius of Loyola with Alex Solsma, the Basilica's Director of Communications and Evangelization. Today, July 31st, is the Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.  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 David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily for the Fifth Sunday in Lent. A full video of this Mass is available on our website.  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.