The Season of Advent

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Saturday | 5:00pm

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

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

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Faith Formation
Nurturing our Catholic faith

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

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

Dec
10

Basilica Centering Prayer

Wednesdays, 7:30AM Catherine of Siena Room, Ground Level Centering Prayer is a prayer of silence—beyond thoughts, words,…

Dec
11

BYA Weekly Vespers & Bible Study

Join us for our weekly Vespers & Bible Study.  We always look at the upcoming Mass readings; it’s…

Dec
11

LUMINISCENCE

LUMINISCENCE: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Sound & Story Tickets are now available! The performances run through…

Dec
11

Luminous Night of the Soul

The Cathedral Choir of The Basilica of Saint Mary directed by Patrick Schneider joins UST music faculty…

News & Reflections

From the Pastor

Fr. Daniel Griffith Homily: Our Advent Challenge

Dec 8, 2025

Second Sunday of Advent

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News

Blessing of the Straw

Dec 5, 2025

You are invited to pick up blessed straw to take for your home nativity. The custom of blessing straw originated…

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From Johan

The Second Week of Advent: Prepare the Way of the Lord!

Dec 5, 2025

Advent 2025: A Season of Longing and Listening The English word Advent comes from the Latin Adventus Domini, meaning the…

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News

Season of Giving

Dec 4, 2025

This fall, we challenged our faith community to gather in faith, grow in love, and give with joy. And my…

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From the Pastor

A Message from Fr. Daniel Griffith: Accompanying our immigrant brothers and sisters

Nov 29, 2025

U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in BaltimoreThe bishops issued a Special Message addressing their…

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From Johan

Advent 2025: A Season of Longing and Listening

Nov 28, 2025

The First Week of Advent: Be Prepared! Stay Awake! During his homily on the Solemnity of Christ the King, 2022,…

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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

Second Sunday of Advent

Dec 7, 2025
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Liturgy Recordings

First Sunday of Advent

Nov 30, 2025
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Liturgy Recordings

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Nov 23, 2025

Please find the leaflet: https://bit.ly/BSM11232025

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Liturgy Recordings

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 16, 2025

Please find the leaflet: https://bit.ly/BSM11162025

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Liturgy Recordings

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome

Nov 9, 2025

Please find the leaflet: https://bit.ly/BSM11092025

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Liturgy Recordings

All Souls Day

Nov 2, 2025

Please find the leaflet: https://bit.ly/BSM11022025

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