2025 Jubilee Year Pilgrims of Hope

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Faith Formation

Nurturing our Catholic faith

Volunteer Ministries

Serving One Another

Celebrate Mass

In-person or online

Mass Schedule

Saturday | 5:00pm

Sunday | 7:30am, 9:30am, Noon & 5:30pm

Weekdays | 7:00am & Noon | Saint Joseph Chapel

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Church & Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Faith Formation

Nurturing our Catholic faith

Forming faith and nurturing spiritual growth

We offer a vibrant selection of programs for children, youth and adults, encouraging our parishioners and friends to continually develop, nurture, and live out our faith.

Children’s and Youth Ministry
Intergenerational Faith Formation
Young Adults
Adult Programs

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Volunteer Ministries

Serving One Another

Learn about our Volunteer Ministries

Volunteers empower and invigorate every Basilica ministry at all levels.

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Greatest Need Opportunities

We have a variety of current volunteer needs including:

Immigrant Support Ministry
Liturgical Ministry
Mentoring - Hennepin Connections, Prisoners or Patients
OCIA sponsors -walk with an adult who is inquiring about becoming Catholic

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Upcoming Events

All Events

Jan

New Docent Training

Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18 from 10am to noon. Docents provide tours of the historic…

Jan

Funeral: Patricia Ann Bujold

The Basilica community will celebrate a Rite of Christian Burial for Patricia Ann Bujold in the Basilica….

Jan

Funeral: Patrick C. Meekin, MD

The Basilica community will celebrate a Rite of Christian Burial for Patrick C. Meekin, MD. St. Joseph…

Jan

Pilgrims of Hope: Christian Hope at the Brink of Environmental Collapse

Sunday, January 19, 11:15am, Teresa of Calcutta Hall/Lower Level Speaker Dr. Cara Anthony Anyone who is paying attention…

News & Reflections

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From the Pastor

The Dignity of the Human Person and the Scourge of Utilitarianism

Jan 14, 2025

The dignity of the human person can rightly be traced to the Catholic intellectual tradition and has long provided a…

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Elevator Out of Service

Jan 10, 2025

Notice: The elevator in church will be out of service for mechanical repairs starting January 21, 2025 for three weeks….

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Epochal Change

Jan 9, 2025

In a speech outlining a fresh, comprehensive vision for the future of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis reflected on the…

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Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts 2025

Jan 6, 2025

From the Pastor

Fr. Daniel Griffith Homily: Epiphany of the Lord

Jan 6, 2025

Epiphany: The Universal Plan for Salvation in Christ and The Inherent Dignity of All

From Johan

The Mystery of the Epiphany

Jan 3, 2025

The word “epiphany” is the English translation of the Greek epiphaneia, meaning appearance, revelation, manifestation. The origin of the Feast–which…

Our Mission

The Basilica of Saint Mary is a community rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Here we gather to celebrate faith, mourn, proclaim, serve, heal, learn, reflect, and form community. We join those who seek to be immersed in art and music. We join others in need of refuge, shelter and aid.

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