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Mass Schedule

Saturday | 5:00pm

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

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

Liturgies

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Faith Formation
Nurturing our Catholic faith
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Forming faith and nurturing spiritual growth

We offer a dynamic 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

  • Young Family Ministry and Whole Family Catechesis

  • Basilica Young Adults

  • Adult Speaker Series and Programs

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Volunteer Ministries
Serving One Another
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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

Apr
10

BYA Film Club

Friday, April 10 at 6:00PM – 9:45pm, Basilica School Gym We will gather for dinner at 6:00pm,…

Apr
11

Restoring Upstairs, Celebrating Downstairs

All weekend liturgies will now be held in Teresa of Calcutta Hall while the church undergoes restoration….

Apr
11

Lenten Virtual Book Club – In Person Discussion and Celebration

Join the Imago Dei Team for an end-of-Lent in person discussion of our book and celebration.  We…

Apr
12

Young Family Hospitality

Join us to celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter! We will enjoy Easter treats and crafts in…

News & Reflections

News

The Season of Faithful Witness

Apr 9, 2026

Since Pope Leo’s papacy began in 2025, his leadership has been marked by a focus on moral authority, social justice,…

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2026 Spring Basilica Magazine

Apr 7, 2026

Commitment to the Next Generation Building on our past and looking to our future The Spring issue of BASILICA magazine…

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Restoring Upstairs, Celebrating Downstairs

Apr 6, 2026

Basilica staff and volunteers are preparing to relocate liturgies to Teresa of Calcutta Hall after Holy Week and Easter, beginning…

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Sealing the Bronze Doors: Restoring Beauty, Inspiring Hope

Apr 6, 2026

On Easter morning, Archbishop Bernard Hebda blessed and sealed the front bronze doors of The Basilica of Saint Mary, marking…

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From the Pastor

Fr. Daniel Griffith Homily: Newly Initiated Catholics are a Source of Hope and Inspiration this Easter 

Apr 5, 2026

Easter Vigil – Holy Saturday: Celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection

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From the Pastor

The Resurrection of Christ and the Shalom of God

Apr 1, 2026

Several years ago, I was in Chicago the weekend after Easter. As I often do when I am in a…

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Join The Basilica

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

Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates faith, proclaims, serves, heals, learns, reflects, shelters, and aids. Join our parish today!

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Mass Recordings

Liturgy Recordings

Easter and Holy Week 2026

Apr 5, 2026

Holy Thursday, April 2 7:00pm: Celebration of the Lord’s Supper 3:00pm: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 7:00pm: Celebration of the…

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Liturgy Recordings

Good Friday Stations of the Cross

Apr 3, 2026
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Liturgy Recordings

Palm Sunday

Mar 29, 2026
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Liturgy Recordings

5th Sunday of Lent

Mar 22, 2026
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Liturgy Recordings

4th Sunday of Lent

Mar 15, 2026

Laetare Sunday  Please find the leaflet: https://bit.ly/BSM03152026

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Liturgy Recordings

3rd Sunday of Lent

Mar 8, 2026
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