Welcome to the Basilica of Saint Mary

Welcome to the Basilica of Saint Mary

230th Anniversary Events

Worldwide Jubilee Plenary Indulgence

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A Simple Guide to Learn How to Receive a Plenary Indulgence at the Basilica during the 2025 Worldwide Holy Year

Pope Francis has invited Catholics from across the world to make a pilgrimage to Rome during the Worldwide Holy Year…

Father Jack Riley to Lead the 2025 Parish Lenten Mission – Finding Jesus in Lent – on March 10-13, 2025

To access free spiritual readings that will supplement Fr. Riley’s talks, click here.

Father Hathaway’s Column — March 9, 2025

ENTERING THE GREAT SILENCE OF LENT Lent begins with an invitation — not just to fasting, prayer and almsgiving, but…

The 2025 Hooley Provides a Great Time and Raises a Record Amount of Money for Christ House

  The Basilica parish celebrated Irish heritage Sunday afternoon, March 9, during the fun-filled 2025 Saint Patrick Irish Hooley at…

2025 Lenten Meatless Meals and Confession Schedules

Ash Wednesday — a penitential season of fasting, almsgiving, study and prayer — begins on March 5, kicking off 40…

Help Provide the Resources Necessary to Help Others in Our Diocese during the 2025 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA)

 The 2025 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA) strengthens the bonds of faith that join us together as a Catholic family and…

Dr. James Bergida to Present a Four-Week Lenten Series on Catholic Social Teaching, Starting On March 18, 2025

Join the Battle to Fight an Extreme Pro-Abortion Amendment from Being Passed in the State of Virginia

This year’s passage of an extreme resolution to allow virtually unlimited abortion at any stage of pregnancy is the first…

Virtual Collection Basket Make an offering of gratitude to the Basilica’s Virtual Collection Basket

Click to make an offering of gratitude to the Basilica of Saint Mary’s Virtual Collection Basket through Faith Direct.

Sacraments

The liturgical life of our parish revolves around the seven sacraments. They make us holy, build up the Body of Christ and give worship to Almighty God.

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Apostolates

Our parish is comprised of many types of groups, ranging from social to service to education. We encourage you to check them out and get involved.

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Plan Your Visit

Our beautiful basilica is open daily to welcome visitors, tourists, and guests. Explore the rich history of the oldest Catholic parish in Virginia.

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