The Basilica is committed to the Arts - to move, inspire, and transform individuals and communities through excellence in the arts and creative practices.
The Basilica’s Collections
Painted on canvas and panels, carved in stone and wood our art collection spans five centuries and crosses several continents. Together, these works of art tell the story of our faith community yesterday and today and inspires tomorrow.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
On December 9, 1531 Juan Diego had the first or four visions of a young Aztec princess who appered to him on the Tepeyac Hill outside of Mexico City.
moreOur Lady of La’Vang
Our Lady of La’Vang is the Patroness of Vietnam and all Vietnamese people. Her feast day is November 22.
moreOur Lady of the Immaculate Conception
The statue of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception was dedicated on March 26, 1876 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
morePerfect, Without Limit
Perfect, Without Limit, 2017. Kelly Kruse | acrylic ink, texture paste, silver foil and gold foil on watercolor paper
morePity of War
Pity of War is intended to honor the millions of nameless, voiceless, and forgotten victims of war and human atrocities whose lives were upended against their will.
moreSacred Heart of Jesus
Our marble statue of the Sacred Heart was obtained from the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, MN.
moreShrine of St. Anthony
St. Anthony, patron saint of finding things and lost people.
moreShrine of St. Joseph
The statue of St. Joseph in this chapel is shown holding a flowering staff.
moreShrine of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, also know as The Little Flower, is depicted in her Carmelite habit gazing upon the crucifix while holding roses.
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