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Doris Ortiz

Coordinator of Learning for Children and Youth

Doris joined The Basilica team in August 2021. She studied Theology at the University of St. Thomas…

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Edith Nicole Cameron

Liturgy and Sacred Arts

The Basilica became my spiritual home in 2003, when I moved to Minneapolis from Santa Cruz, California….

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Fr. Daniel Griffith

Pastor and Rector

Fr. Daniel Griffith was named pastor and rector of The Basilica of Saint Mary effective July 1,…

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Fr. Joseph Gillespie, OP

Senior Associate

Fr. Gillespie, OP most recently served as pastor of The Church of St. Albert the Great. He has…

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Heather Craig

Archivist & Accounts Payable

Heather Craig has been Archivist at the Basilica since 2000. She collects, catalogs, preserves and manages the…

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Jane Kelly

Gift Processor

Jane joined The Basilica staff as Gift Processer in February 2023. She has a 2-year accounting degree…

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Janet Grove

Wedding Liturgy Planner & Employment/Mental Health Ministry

Janet Grove joined The Basilica in 1977 as cantor and choir member. For the past 20 years,…

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Janice Andersen

Director of Christian Life

Janice Andersen has been on staff at The Basilica of Saint Mary since 1994, working with programs…

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Jennifer Lange

Learning

After a 10-year career as Faith Formation Coordinator at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community located in…

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Jill Reilly

Chair, At Large

Jill has belonged to The Basilica since 2007. She served in various ways including six years on…

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Jill Severtson

Administrative Assistant

Jill joined The Basilica staff in June of 2021 as the Administrative Assistant for the Christian Life…

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Johan van Parys

Director of Liturgy & Sacred Arts

Johan van Parys, a native of Belgium, has been The Basilica’s Director of Liturgy and the Sacred…

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