Basilica of Saint Mary
Overview
About Basilica of Saint Mary
Welcome to Basilica of Saint Mary, a Catholic church serving the Alexandria community.
What to expect here
Worship style
Traditional liturgical worship with sacred music and choral singing
Typical for Catholic churches
Quick facts
Denomination
CatholicLocation
Mass Times
Groups
Listing
Community listingLast updated
Sep 2026
General guidance · Catholic churches · not specific to Basilica of Saint Mary
A structured liturgical service (Mass) with Scripture readings, homily, and the Eucharist. Multiple Mass times are typically offered throughout the week and on weekends.
Catholic parishes offer a rich tradition of faith rooted in 2,000 years of Christian history. All are welcome to attend Mass, though full participation in sacraments is reserved for Catholics.
What Catholic parishes generally believe
Catholics believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, read together with Sacred Tradition as taught by the Church's bishops in communion with the Pope. Salvation is God's gift of grace in Christ, received in faith and lived out in love and the seven sacraments. The Eucharist — believed to be the real Body and Blood of Christ — is the centre of worship at Mass.
Compared with Protestant churches: both share the ancient creeds and the authority of Scripture, but most Protestants hold Scripture alone as the final authority, recognise two sacraments (baptism and the Lord's Supper) rather than seven, and have no Pope.
General guidance, not specific to Basilica of Saint Mary. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches. More about Catholic churches →
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Weekly rhythm
Mass Times
3 mass times across 2 days
From their website · checked Sep 2026
Sun
Sunday
10:00 AM
Sunday Mass
12:00 PM
Sunday Mass (Noon)
Sat
Saturday
5:00 PM
Saturday Vigil Mass
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Latest message
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Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
All Across the Diocese Invited to a Nov. 30th Educational Meeting about the Serra Club of Arlington
Published October 30, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from The Basilica of Saint Mary on YouTube · checked November 9, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 1 sermon a month
Their recent uploads don’t name a scripture passage, so we can’t say which books they’re preaching from. Latest sermons:
- Fr. Searby Previews Beauty, Connection & Grace Using The Art Of Black-And-White Photography (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Oct 29, 2026
- Father Meyerhofer previews his Oct. 26 Talk on "Holy Friendships" at the Fish Market in Old Town (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Oct 19, 2026
- Fr. Hathaway Invites Parishioners Over 35 to Hear His Talk on "True Friends, True Happiness" (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 17, 2026
- Fr. Searby Invites Talented Performers to Audition for the Basilica's 2026 Fall Variety Show (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Jul 24, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
3 groups across 3 categories
From their website · checked Sep 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
F3: Faith, Fun, and Friends
Weekly · ask the church for times
Grades 6-8 youth small group
Our Lady of Wisdom Women's Bible Study Fellowship
Weekly · ask the church for times
Get Involved
1 groupSociety of St. Vincent de Paul
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Serve board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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