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Colin Rouser
Parish Council Ministry Representative
I am originally from Chicago, IL but have made Minneapolis my home since 2014. I have been…
MoreAidan Alls
Prospect Research & Data Coordinator
Aidan began working with The Basilica in January 2025, helping with prospect research and technology integration. Prior…
MoreSophie Burroughs
Coordinator of Caring Ministries
Sophie began attending The Basilica in 2022 and began working on staff in November of 2024. She…
MoreJill Ahern
Managing Director of Mission Advancement (interim)
Jill brings to this role both a wealth of professional experience in organizational transformation and strategy and…
MoreMackenzie Kloempken
Assistant Director of Music: Contemporary/World + Children
Bio coming soon….
MoreIsabel Peters
Executive Assistant to Pastor & Restorative Justice Coordinator
Isabel joined the staff in 2024 as the Executive Assistant to the Pastor at The Basilica and…
MoreLeah Santer
Associate Director - Donor Stewardship
Leah Santer joined The Basilica of Saint Mary and Basilica Landmark staff in May 2024. She brings…
MoreJulie Craven
Marketing Chair
Julie serves as the Marketing Chair for The Basilica of Saint Mary and the Basilica Landmark. Her…
MoreJulie Craven
Marketing Chair
Julie serves as the Marketing Chair for The Basilica of Saint Mary and the Basilica Landmark. Her background includes marketing and communications in roles that included Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Hormel Foods in Austin, Minn. Julie served as Director of Communications and Marketing at Our Lady of Lourdes in Minneapolis and has also advised the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on communications and marketing matters. Currently, Julie serves as Associate Director of the Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing . She will continue to serve in that role. Julie is a member of the board of directors for the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota.
Julie leads the Basilica marketing committee and collaborates with staff and parish leadership to integrate messaging in ways that best serve the parish and the Basilica Landmark.
Julie and her husband Doug are Basilica parishioners and have a great love for The Basilica of Saint Mary, downtown living, and their two granddaughters, Rosie and Ella!