The Basilica of Saint Mary

06/10/2026

Bishop Burbidge seeks your help. Please complete an online survey, which will help him as the diocese prepares to launch a capital campaign with the theme of "One in Christ, Joyful in Mission." The objectives and projects of the proposed campaign will be rooted in the 2022-2026 Diocesan Strategic Plan.

The proposed campaign would support important projects associated with Catholic education, works of mercy, and parish vitality. Please fill out the survey by June 26:

As we discern together how best to advance the mission of the Diocese of Arlington, our Bishop invites every priest, religious, parishioner, and friend of the diocese to share their perspective. This survey consists of 15 questions and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Responses are confid...

06/10/2026

This Friday, June 12, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, the Basilica will host a Holy Hour at 7 p.m. in reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the sins of the world. Please come and pray with us and adore the Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

06/10/2026

Fr. Peter Clem recently was assigned to be a parochial vicar at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Potomac Falls, Virginia. He will start there on June 25 2026. In a podcast, he shares a farewell message to the Basilica community, including breaking down a prayer he wrote that honors the memories and moments he's spent here since he was ordained in 2022. He will be presiding at the noon Mass on June 14, 2026, with his farewell reception to follow in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street.
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06/09/2026

Click here to listen to Fr. James Searby give a reflection on the Third Glorious Mystery of the Rosary for Communal Mass.

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  

06/09/2026

Gastón Reboredo, a Basilica parishioner, shared a Theology on Tap talk on June 1, 2026, at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria.

Go here (https://bit.ly/4vybCwd) to watch the talk, during which he discussed his reversion to the Catholic faith after 15 years of atheism and his eventual vocational discernment to the priesthood. He will begin his priestly formation with the Diocese of Arlington at Mount St. Mary's Seminary this fall.

Please pray for him!

06/09/2026

All are invited to attend Mass this Sunday, June 14, at noon to a Mass presided by Fr. Peter Clem. Afterward, a farewell reception will be held for him in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke St., as we wish him well.

As of June 25, his new diocesan assignment is to be the parochial vicar at Our Lady of Hope in Potomac Falls.

06/09/2026

The Diocesan Festival will be held on Saturday, June 13, in Berryville, Virginia.

Join thousands of Catholics from across the Diocese at the Clarke County Fairgrounds for a joyful celebration of faith, freedom and community.

Register for free: https://bit.ly/49RgLHt

06/09/2026

Click here to listen to a homily given by Fr. James Searby, for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). It was given in the Basilica on June 7, 2026.   

06/09/2026

Fr. Hathaway, Fr. Zanca, and Fr. Searby hold up toppers that were placed on top of the donuts that were served at Coffee & Donuts yesterday morning in the Basilica courtyard. Hosted by Catholic Friends, a new apostolate for parishioners over 40, the toppers were created in honor of two Basilica parishioners -- Fr. Aaron Zanca & Fr. Alex Solsma -- who were ordained to the priesthood on Saturday.

06/08/2026

Click to watch Fr. Aaron Zanca's First Mass of Thanksgiving: https://youtu.be/ko2SU_R23Y4

Father Aaron Zanca, a Basilica parishioner, celebrated his first Mass of Thanksgiving — in a beautiful liturgy that included English,...