St. Vincent de Paul Ministries - Mission Statement
To develop community by providing services to our guests and by working to help all fulfill their potential. SVdP staff, volunteers, and those we serve accomplish this through the following actions and services:
- Offer emergency relief and the opportunity to build relationships in an environment of comfort, healing, faith, and hope.
- Advocate for the dignity of all by addressing the root causes of societal injustice.
- Promote the spiritual growth of everyone involved in the ministry.
The Continuum of Assistance
The Basilica St. Vincent de Paul Ministries realize needs in our community fall on a continuum. This continuum moves from direct service through assistance to support systemic change in one’s life. With full understanding that transformation can happen at any time, and through any connection, we work to provide ministries that support both sides of this continuum.
- Immediate Needs - We offer ministries that provide basic, one-time assistance. For example, we may give a sandwich to someone who is hungry. We may give a gas card to someone who needs transportation assistance. For more information on the Immediate Needs ministries at The Basilica, visit the tabs below on this page.
- Long Term Support - We offer ministries that accompany individuals over time to expand opportunities for stability. For example, we mentor students seeking to complete college education or re-enter society after prison. For more information on the Long Term Support ministries at The Basilica, visit our Mentoring, Refugee/Immigration, or Criminal Justice Ministry website pages.
The most important goal of all St. Vincent de Paul Ministries is to build relationships—this is the foundation of all we do.
For more ways to help, visit our Justice website page.
The Basilica is not taking applications during the month of December 2025.
Starting January 5, 2026, The Basilica will complete intake applications for the emergency rent program through Align Minneapolis for seniors 55 or older ONLY.
Applications are completed 9:30 - 11:00am on MONDAYS in the lower level of The Basilica.
No applications started after 11:00am (first come, first served).
To apply you must:
- Be over the age of 55.
- Live in the city limits of Minneapolis
- Not owe back rent more than three months or over $2,000 (both criteria must be met)
- Not need the help for 1st month rent and/or deposit
- Not be in a court-ordered eviction process or court-ordered payment plan
If you are interested in completing a rent assistance application, please bring the following documents (PRINTED OUT) as your rent application cannot be processed without these items:
- Photo identification
- Lease or legal rental agreement
- Proof of income, such as employment or any public assistance
- Document of crisis that led to back-due rent, for example but not limited to
- Receipt for emergency car repairs
- Medical report of injury and proof of income loss
- Receipt for travel expense for funeral
- Unemployment statement or termination letter
If you have additional rent assistance questions, visit Align Minneapolis or call 612-703-9978.
St. Vincent de Paul Outreach Ministry
Open for Minneapolis residents: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30-11:30am in the lower level of The Basilica (first come, first served).
Services provided at this time are:
- Prayer/listening
- Bus cards for verifiable new jobs
- ID vouchers for state ID, driver’s license, and birth certificates from any state
- Laundry vouchers
- Gas cards for licensed drivers
- Hygiene items
Guests should bring photo ID (does not have to be government issued) and a current piece of mail. Those staying in a shelter should bring a shelter verification form.
Sandwiches are made to be given at the sandwich window of the Rectory along with water and/or coffee to our guests.
Side By Side Saturdays
Occur select Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:00am in the Teresa of Calcutta Hall.
These interactive events allow participants to focus on personal wellness and build connections within the community.
Basilica Parishioners and guests of the SVdP ministries participate together, side by side.
Please check the website event calendar for the date of our next event.