Volunteer Opportunities of the Greatest Need

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 Janice Andersen at 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 Melissa Streit to volunteer. Call 612.317.3417 or Email Melissa

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 Melissa Streit to volunteer. Call 612.317.3417 or Email Melissa

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembly. The ministry is open to registered and confirmed parish members. 

Contact Tyler Andreae to volunteer. Call 612.317.3433 or Email Tyler

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

Music Ministry for Adults

Volunteer opportunities in our Cathedral Choir, Mundus, Contemporary Ensemble, or as an instrumentalist.

For information and auditions, call 612.317.3472 or Email Patrick

OCIA sponsors

Sponsors accompany an adult inquiring about becoming Catholic with prayer, attending Mass, and meeting regularly through the year.

Contact Melissa Streit to volunteer. Call 612.317.3417 or Email Melissa

 

 

Refugee/Immigration Welcome

Partnering with Lutheran Social Service, develop a relationship with a refugee/ immigrant family, helping them learn about/assimilate to U.S. life. 

Contact Janice Andersen at 612.317.3477 or Email Janice

 

Safety and Security

Provide respectful safety and security for those who come to The Basilica, through the practical eye of security.

Contact Joe Cybert to volunteer. Call 612.317.3415 or Email Joe

Usher & Greeter

Model Christ’s compassion and warmth to all who enter our doors. Greet guests, receive the collection, and distribute bulletins.

Contact Tyler Andreae to volunteer. Call 612.317.3433 or Email Tyler

Youth Catechist

Nurturing a living, conscious, and active faith with youth (grades 7-12), as “relational” ministers, providing guidance, support, and affirmation.

Contact Melissa Streit to volunteer. Call 612.317.3417 or Email Melissa

Youth Classroom Assistant

Help Catechists for youth (grades 6- 12) in nurturing a living, conscious, and active faith, providing guidance, support and affirmation.

Contact Melissa Streit to volunteer. Call 612.317.3417 or Email Melissa