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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

May
13

Basilica Centering Prayer

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

May
14

BYA Weekly Vespers & Bible Study

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

May
17

Gregorian Vespers for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

3:30pm Saint Joseph Chapel Music led by The Mirandola Ensemble  

May
21

BYA Weekly Vespers & Bible Study

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

News & Reflections

Weekly Reflections

Together in Generosity

May 7, 2026

In early 2026, we announced a donation match as part of the Restoring Beauty, Inspiring Hope campaign. This match was…

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From the Pastor

Fr. Daniel Griffith Homily: The Most Important Hour of Our Week

May 4, 2026

5th Sunday of Easter | Sunday, May 3, 2026

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Weekly Reflections

A Legacy of Faith: Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Basilica

Apr 30, 2026

More than a century ago, in 1905, The Basilica of Saint Mary received its very first planned gift—an estate gift…

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News

Parish Council Election 2026

Apr 25, 2026

The Parish Council represents you—our parishioners. The Council plays a key role in working with the pastor to ensure that…

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News

Faith and Life in Abundance

Apr 23, 2026

“I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 Today’s Gospel reading from John,…

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News

Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026

Apr 22, 2026

A Message from Fr. Daniel Griffith: Thank You Basilica Volunteers! During Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 19-25), some Basilica volunteers share…

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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

5th Sunday of Easter

May 3, 2026

Please find the leaflet: https://bit.ly/BSM05032026

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Liturgy Recordings

4th Sunday of Easter

Apr 26, 2026

Please find the leaflet: https://bit.ly/BSM04262026

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Liturgy Recordings

3rd Sunday of Easter

Apr 19, 2026
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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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