Join Fr. Hathaway on May 13, 2026, for a Wine Tasting/Informational Session to Learn More about His November 2026 Pilgrimage to France

Join Fr. Hathaway and Steve Weidenkopf (historian, sommelier and adjunct professor at the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology in Front Royal) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street, for an informational meeting about their upcoming Catholic History and Wine Pilgrimage to France on Nov. 5-13, 2026. Enjoy a free French wine tasting as well! Join this unique adventure to the land of saints, popes, and exquisite wine as we journey to experience the rich Catholic history and culture of France. Our tour takes us to historical sites rarely visited, including Cluny Abbey, and the Palace of the Popes. Integral to our trip is experiencing champagne cellars and iconic vineyards in Burgundy and the Rhône Valley. Friendship, fellowship, history and wine await us in France. Click here to RSVP. (Please do so by May 10, so we know how much wine to order for the wine tasting.)

To learn more about the pilgrimage, and also to reserve your seat(s), please click here.

Some of you may recognize Steve Weidenkopf’s name from a recent series he led at the Basilica on Church history. Click here to learn more about the series.