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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

Dec

Blessing of the Bambinelli

On Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, you are invited to bring the baby Jesus from…

Dec

Young Family Hospitality

Join other families with young children for special hospitality after 9:30am Mass in Teresa of Calcutta Hall…

Dec

Advent Vespers

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 3:30pm Basilica Choir Stalls Music : The Basilica Schola Cantorum

Dec

Advent Taizé Prayer with Opportunity for Individual Confessions

Tuesday, December 17, 5:30pm Teresa of Calcutta Hall, Lower Level

News & Reflections

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News

Year-End Giving 2024

Dec 13, 2024

Please consider making a year-end gift to The Basilica Fund and St. Vincent de Paul. Your gifts go a long…

Weekly Reflections

Forgive Us Our Trespasses: Grant Us Your Peace

Dec 13, 2024

Every year since 1968, the Catholic Church celebrates World Day of Peace on January 1. Dedicated to universal peace, this…

News

Christmas Schedule 2024

Dec 10, 2024

The historic Church will be beautifully decorated with evergreen trees and poinsettias. The music, liturgy, and community create a special…

From the Pastor

Fr. Daniel Griffith Homily: Hope and Restoration

Dec 9, 2024

2nd Sunday of Advent

From Johan

Christ Is Our Hope!

Dec 6, 2024

To date, I am the proud great-uncle of seven great-nieces and three great-nephews. They are the smartest and most beautiful…

News

2024 Fall BASILICA Magazine Released

Dec 2, 2024

Beauty and Hope The transcendent power of the arts Fall 2024 PDF Let the Oppressed Go FreeBringing awareness to the…

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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Mass Recordings

All Mass Recordings

Liturgy Recordings

Noon Masses December 9-13

Dec 9, 2024

All Mass recordings can be found at Mass Recordings. Monday, December 9 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed…

Liturgy Recordings

Second Sunday of Advent

Dec 8, 2024

Please find the leaflet at https://bit.ly/BSM12082024

Liturgy Recordings

Noon Masses December 2-6

Dec 2, 2024

All Mass recordings can be found at Mass Recordings. Monday, December 2Tuesday, December 3Wednesday, December 4Thursday, December 5Friday, December 6

Liturgy Recordings

First Sunday of Advent

Dec 1, 2024

Please find the leaflet at https://bit.ly/BSM12012024

Liturgy Recordings

Noon Masses November 25-28

Nov 25, 2024

All Mass recordings can be found at Mass Recordings. Monday, November 25Tuesday, November 26Wednesday, November 27Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Day MassFriday,…

Liturgy Recordings