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Access and Inclusion Ministry

Committee aims to remove barriers that prevent the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and their families in parish/community life.

Contact Ruth Deckenbach to volunteer. Call 612.317.3508 or Email Ruth

Basilica Re-entry Mentor Program

Mentors accompany our neighbors returning from prison who have mental health needs and a desire for a spiritual connection.

Contact Ruth Deckenbach to volunteer. Call 612.317.3508 or Email Ruth

Basilica Young Adult (BYA) Leader

Help plan, support, and execute the Basilica Young Adult (BYA) service, social and learning activities.

Contact Janice Andersen to volunteer. Call 612.317.3477 or Email Janice

Children’s Catechist

Teach fundamentals of our Catholic faith using approved curriculum, maintaining a safe environment for children to learn and have fun…

Contact Doris Ortiz to volunteer. Call 612.317.3473 or Email Doris

Children’s Classroom Assistant

Children’s Ministry classroom assistants help Catechists teach fundamentals of our Catholic faith in a child-centered environment with approved curriculum.

Contact Doris Ortiz to volunteer. Call 612.317.3473 or Email Doris

Emmaus Listening

Listening Ministers are highly trained with active listening skills. Prospects interview, train, and complete an internship. Initial commitment: 2 years.

Contact Sophie Burroughs to volunteer. Call 612.317.3474 or Email Sophie

Employment Ministry

Volunteers provide one-on-one assistance with resume writing, interviewing, transitions, and self-assessment and/or facilitate Employment Ministry workshops.

Contact Sophie Burroughs to volunteer. Call 612.317.3474 or Email Sophie

Eucharist to the Homebound

Help homebound Basilica members experience regular connection with their faith community and the Eucharist. Volunteers are commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers.

Contact Sophie Burroughs to volunteer. Call 612.317.3474 or Email Sophie

Funeral Hospitality

Join a call list to help with set up, serve food/beverages, and clean up. No cooking required, weekday availability helpful.

Contact Sophie Burroughs to volunteer. Call 612.317.3474 or Email Sophie

Grief Ministry

Offer support to those experiencing a loss through death with written notes/cards.

Contact Sophie Burroughs to volunteer. Call 612.317.3474 or Email Sophie

Habitat for Humanity

Look for our build week dates August 2025.

Construction volunteers, register here. Food donations call 612.317.3413 or Email Julia

Hennepin Connections Mentor

Mentor and open your life to a student at Minneapolis College. Flexible schedule.

Contact Janice Andersen to volunteer. Call 612.317.3477 or Email Janice