Episode 213 - Catholic Sports missionary Helena Briggs on sports and the spiritual life

<p>Helena Briggs, a missionary with Catholic Sports, talks about sports and the spiritual life on this edition of <em>The Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast</em>.</p> <p>A Front Royal native, Helena was a student athlete at Christendom College before becoming a sports missionary in Northern Virginia. Catholic Sports is a growing national faith-based ministry that builds authentic community by organizing sports leagues. Learn more about <a href= "https://catholicsports.net/"><strong>Catholic Sports </strong><strong>here</strong></a>. </p> <p><em>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.</em></p>