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The Season of Lent A sacred journey

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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

Mar
14

Shoe Drive

The annual Basilica Shoe Drive for the local Shoe Away Hunger program will take place this weekend….

Mar
14

Emmaus Listening Ministry – Mini Listening Workshop

Saturday, March 14, 9:00am–12:00pm via Zoom What is listening ministry? It is confidential, compassionate listening, and a…

Mar
15

Lenten Vespers

Join us for prayer and song at this quite reflective service. Lenten Vespers is an evening prayer…

Mar
17

Lenten Virtual Book Club – Online Zoom Discussion

This Lent, join the Imago Dei Team in cultivating and celebrating belonging in a Lenten, (Mostly) Virtual…

News & Reflections

News

Faith Formation CANCELLED due to weather

Mar 13, 2026

Faith Formation on Sunday, March 15 is CANCELLED due to weather. A winter storm watch has now been issued for…

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From the Pastor

Change of Pastoral Leadership Requires Patience, Charity, and Hope

Mar 13, 2026

This past weekend we announced that Fr. Ralph Talbot will succeed me as the next pastor and rector of The…

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Lenten Justice

Faithful Citizenship: Creation Justice Committee Lenten Justice Reflection

Mar 12, 2026

4th Week of Lent INTRODUCTION As we enter the fourth week of our Basilica Justice Collective preparations for the Risen…

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From Johan

The Fourth week of Lent: The Christian Virtues of Strength and Courage

Mar 12, 2026

During this Season of Lent, we are taking a triple approach to our Lenten Journey. First, we invite everyone to…

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News

Restoring Upstairs, Celebrating Downstairs

Mar 10, 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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From the Pastor

Fr. Daniel Griffith Homily: Hope in Jesus Never Disappoints

Mar 9, 2026

3rd Sunday of Lent

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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

3rd Sunday of Lent

Mar 8, 2026
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Liturgy Recordings

2nd Sunday of Lent

Mar 1, 2026

Please find the leaflet:  https://bit.ly/BSM03012026

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Liturgy Recordings

1st Sunday of Lent

Feb 22, 2026

Please find the leaflet:  https://bit.ly/BSM02222026

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Liturgy Recordings

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 15, 2026

Please find the leaflet:  https://bit.ly/BSM02152026

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Liturgy Recordings

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 8, 2026

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Liturgy Recordings

Centennial Basilica Mass

Feb 1, 2026

Celebrating 100 Years as America’s First Basilica 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Sunday, February 1, 2026Please find the leaflet: …

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