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Johan van Parys, PhD
Managing Director of Ministries/ Director of Liturgy & Sacred Arts
Johan van Parys, a native of Belgium, has been The Basilica’s Director of Liturgy and the Sacred…
MoreJohn Auger
Administrative Assistant
John has worked in the non-profit sector for nearly 20 years. He comes from a background in…
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Director of Communications
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MoreMelissa Streit
Director of Engagement and Safe Environment Coordinator
Melissa Streit has been a parish member and active volunteer at The Basilica for 25 years. She…
MoreMelissa Streit
Director of Engagement and Safe Environment Coordinator
Melissa Streit has been a parish member and active volunteer at The Basilica for 25 years. She was on The Basilica staff from 1997-2007 and returned to the staff in 2020 as the Director of Engagement. In her current role, Melissa works across programs and ministries to develop and implement strategies to increase parishioner volunteerism, leadership, and engagement. She previously worked at Jeremiah Program and the Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation. She lives in Minnetonka with her husband and son and enjoys cooking, baking, and crafts.