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Crèches from Around the World November 30 through January 11 Saint Francis popularized the Nativity Set in the 13th century, people throughout the world have represented the birth of Jesus in their own environment. Every year, we gather dozens of crèches from around the world and display them in the Basilica. Take a moment to… Sunday, November 30, All Masses The holiday season can bring on or add to undue stress in our lives. Let us hold each other in prayer especially those struggling in our families, community, and world. Mental health resources can be found at the back of the church after all Masses. 
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We are hosting a multi-generational Advent wreath making event on Sunday, November 30, from 11am-12:00pm in Teresa of Calcutta Hall, and ALL are welcome. You can make your own wreath and enjoy coffee and donuts with your family and members of our community. Fr. Daniel will bless the wreaths toward the end of the event.… |
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Twin Cities chapter of the American Guild of Organists Concert: La Nativité du Seigneur Tuesday, December 2, 7:30pm, Basilica Come hear our fabulous local talent at the TCAGO Members Showcase performance of Messiaen’s La Nativité du Seigneur featuring the last public concert on The Basilica’s historic Wicks pipe organ prior to its removal for restoration. |
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Wednesdays, 7:30AM Catherine of Siena Room, Ground Level Centering Prayer is a prayer of silence—beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. Seasoned or new practitioners are welcome to join us! For more, contact Phil at pboelter56@gmail.com. |
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LUMINISCENCE: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Sound & Story Tickets are now available! The performances run through the new year. LUMINISCENCE makes its North American debut, turning stone walls into living canvases of light with 360° video mapping, live music and vibrant story. Feel the Basilica of Saint Mary awaken around you – as a…
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Join us on the first Thursday of each month in person on The Basilica campus for thoughtful and courageous conversation. Please contact Mandy for additional information and log-in details. Upcoming Selections: December 4, 2025, “Fractured Soul” by Akira Mizubayashi January's meeting moved to December 29 due to the New Year Holiday - meeting to… |
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LUMINISCENCE: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Sound & Story Tickets are now available! The performances run through the new year. LUMINISCENCE makes its North American debut, turning stone walls into living canvases of light with 360° video mapping, live music and vibrant story. Feel the Basilica of Saint Mary awaken around you – as a… First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, followed by an hour of Eucharistic adoration. Following Noon Mass in the Saint Joseph Chapel. First Friday of each Month. |
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LUMINISCENCE: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Sound & Story Tickets are now available! The performances run through the new year. LUMINISCENCE makes its North American debut, turning stone walls into living canvases of light with 360° video mapping, live music and vibrant story. Feel the Basilica of Saint Mary awaken around you – as a…
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Not ‘Second Class Citizens’: Life in the Church After Divorce Journeying Towards Healing Through Listening and Truth Telling Saturday, December 6 The Basilica of Saint Mary Teresa of Calcutta Hall 8:30am Gathering & Food 9:00-12:00pm Program As we move into Advent, we invite our community to engage in an important restorative experience of listening and… The Sacrament of Reconciliation is in the Saint Joseph chapel. Also available by appointment. Call the parish office at 612.333.1381 to schedule. Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am |
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Young Family Hospitality for Advent On Sunday, December 7 ,we will celebrate Advent with young family fellowship after 9:30am Mass in Teresa of Calcutta Hall (lower level of the church). Join us to paint nativity cookies with edible watercolor paint or markers, craft with nativity stickers, and enjoy some sweet treats of the season.
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Bi-Lingual Mass Celebrating our Lady of Guadalupe Sunday, December 7, 5:30pm Mass We will celebrate with Mariachi Flor y Canto, the Banderas and traditional Aztec dancers in a bi-lingual Mass at 5:30 pm. A procession and dance will begin on the plaza at 5:00pm with a fiesta following Mass in the Teresa of Calcutta Hall.… |
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) Monday, December 8 7:00am Eucharist Saint Joseph Chapel Noon * Eucharist Basilica 5:30pm Eucharist Basilica (livestreamed) 
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Join us Monday, December 8, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception after 5:30pm Mass for “Sips and Noshes.” Enjoy gourmet small bites and beverage sips featuring ingredients associated with Mary and purity, including pears, almonds, cream and honey. Freewill donations will be accepted at the event. MENU Sips: - Almond Milk Horchata Noshes: -… Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. |
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December 9, 7:30am Whipple Federal Building at Fort Snelling Join Basilica parishioners in an interfaith vigil of prayer and song supporting our immigrant brothers and sisters. The Whipple Federal Building is the regional ICE headquarters for a five-state area, and the site of both immigrant detention facilities and an immigration court. The Basilica parishioners are active… Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. |
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Wednesdays, 7:30AM Catherine of Siena Room, Ground Level Centering Prayer is a prayer of silence—beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. Seasoned or new practitioners are welcome to join us! For more, contact Phil at pboelter56@gmail.com. Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. |
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The Cathedral Choir of The Basilica of Saint Mary directed by Patrick Schneider joins UST music faculty Jacob Benda in presenting music inspired by the seasons of Advent and Winter. Featuring Dreamweaver by Ola Gjeilo, The Nutcracker Suite for piano fourhands and orchestra by Tchaikovsky, and more. Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas the University of St. Thomas https://stthomas.edu/mission/office/chapel-arts-series/ Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. |
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Our venerable seniors are invited for an afternoon of fellowship and community. Noon Mass with Fr. Daniel Griffith in the Saint Joseph Chapel (optional but encouraged), refreshments at 12:30pm in Teresa of Calcutta Hall, and a buffet luncheon at 1pm. The Mexican-inspired menu (not spicy) celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. A free-will… Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. |
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is in the Saint Joseph chapel. Also available by appointment. Call the parish office at 612.333.1381 to schedule. Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am
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The St. Vincent de Paul ministry is hosting a series of interactive events which will allow participants to focus on personal wellness and building connections within the community. A key focus of these events is to allow members of the Basilica congregation and guests of the SVdP ministries to participate together, side by side. Today’s session is on… Mass of Anticipation Missa Choralis Schedule Leaflet Readings |
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On Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, you are invited to bring the baby Jesus from your home nativity to The Basilica for a blessing during the 9:30 and Noon Mass. |
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Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. |
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Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass.
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Advent Taizé Prayer with Opportunity for Individual Confessions Tuesday, December 16, 5:30pm, Basilica This service is characterized by mantra-like singing of simple, yet beautiful songs, following the Taizé community tradition of communal prayer focused on reconciliation and healing. Gathered in the presence of Christ, we sing uncomplicated, repetitive songs. A few words sung over and… |
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Wednesdays, 7:30AM Catherine of Siena Room, Ground Level Centering Prayer is a prayer of silence—beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. Seasoned or new practitioners are welcome to join us! For more, contact Phil at pboelter56@gmail.com. Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. |
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30th Annual Handel's Messiah - Concert Co-Presented by The Basilica of Saint Mary and The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Thursday, December 18, 2025 7:00pm | Concert Experience the timeless beauty of Handel’s Messiah in the stunning setting of The Basilica of Saint Mary. This beloved tradition brings together world-class musicians and an inspiring community for… Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. |
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Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass.
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LUMINISCENCE: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Sound & Story Tickets are now available! The performances run through the new year. LUMINISCENCE makes its North American debut, turning stone walls into living canvases of light with 360° video mapping, live music and vibrant story. Feel the Basilica of Saint Mary awaken around you – as a… The Sacrament of Reconciliation is in the Saint Joseph chapel. Also available by appointment. Call the parish office at 612.333.1381 to schedule. Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am Mass of Anticipation Missa Choralis Schedule Leaflet Readings |
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Christmas Extravaganza December 21, 11:15am You're invited to this year's Christmas Extravaganza! Faith Formation students in preschool through fifth grade will come together to sing following the 9:30am Mass. |
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Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass.
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The Basilica community will celebrate the Rite of Christian Burial for Mary Chorske in the Basilica. 12:00pm: Visitation 1:00pm: Funeral Mass Reception to follow Livestream Memorials may be made to The Basilica Landmark. Free Parking is available on 17th Street, the parking lot behind The Basilica and the parking lot across from The Basilica School. There… |
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Preparing our Environment for Christmas Tuesday, December 23, 8:30AM-12:00PM: Join a team to assist in transitioning our Liturgical Environment to the season of Christmas. This is a great activit for the entire family! Sign-up here if you're available to serve. Morning Eucharist 7:00am Join us for Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. |
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Wednesday, December 24-Christmas Eve 2:00pm Christmas Vigil Eucharist* Children’s choirs, cantor, organ, flute (livestream) Celebrant: Archbishop Bernard Hebda 5:00pm Christmas Vigil Eucharist* Mundus and Juventus choirs (contemporary/world music) (livestream) Celebrant: Fr. Harry Tasto 8:00pm Christmas Vigil Eucharist* Piano, cantor,… |
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Thursday, December 25-Christmas Day 7:30am Eucharist at Dawn Organ, cantor, violin, soprano soloist Celebrant: Fr. Peter Brandenhoff 9:30am Solemn Eucharist* Cathedral Choir, organ, brass, strings (livestream) Celebrant: Fr. Daniel Griffith Noon Solemn Eucharist Cathedral Choir, organ, brass, strings Celebrant: Fr. Daniel Griffith 4:00pm Eucharist Music from around the world Celebrant: Fr. Joseph Gillespie,… |
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LUMINISCENCE: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Sound & Story Tickets are now available! The performances run through the new year. LUMINISCENCE makes its North American debut, turning stone walls into living canvases of light with 360° video mapping, live music and vibrant story. Feel the Basilica of Saint Mary awaken around you – as a… |
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LUMINISCENCE: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Sound & Story Tickets are now available! The performances run through the new year. LUMINISCENCE makes its North American debut, turning stone walls into living canvases of light with 360° video mapping, live music and vibrant story. Feel the Basilica of Saint Mary awaken around you – as a… The Sacrament of Reconciliation is in the Saint Joseph chapel. Also available by appointment. Call the parish office at 612.333.1381 to schedule. Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am Mass of Anticipation Missa Choralis Schedule Leaflet Readings |
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Morning Eucharist 7:00am Join us for Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass.
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Join us on the first Thursday of each month in person on The Basilica campus for thoughtful and courageous conversation. Please contact Mandy for additional information and log-in details. Upcoming Selections: December 4, 2025, “Fractured Soul” by Akira Mizubayashi January's meeting moved to December 29 due to the New Year Holiday - meeting to… Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. |
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Morning Eucharist 7:00am Join us for Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. |
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Morning Eucharist 7:00am Join us for Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. Join us for Noon Mass Monday – Friday. Saint Joseph Chapel, ground-level of the church Requests for a Mass Intention are available Monday-Friday either for the 7:00am Mass or Noon Mass. |
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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 10:00am Basilica Basilica offices and campus are closed.
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LUMINISCENCE: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Sound & Story Tickets are now available! The performances run through the new year. LUMINISCENCE makes its North American debut, turning stone walls into living canvases of light with 360° video mapping, live music and vibrant story. Feel the Basilica of Saint Mary awaken around you – as a… |
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LUMINISCENCE: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Sound & Story Tickets are now available! The performances run through the new year. LUMINISCENCE makes its North American debut, turning stone walls into living canvases of light with 360° video mapping, live music and vibrant story. Feel the Basilica of Saint Mary awaken around you – as a… |
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LUMINISCENCE: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Sound & Story Tickets are now available! The performances run through the new year. LUMINISCENCE makes its North American debut, turning stone walls into living canvases of light with 360° video mapping, live music and vibrant story. Feel the Basilica of Saint Mary awaken around you – as a… The Sacrament of Reconciliation is in the Saint Joseph chapel. Also available by appointment. Call the parish office at 612.333.1381 to schedule. Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am Mass of Anticipation Missa Choralis Schedule Leaflet Readings |
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