Who We Are The Basilica of Saint Mary is a community rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our Mission Core Purpose 

As disciples of Jesus Christ we:

  • Practice biblical stewardship
  • Share our faith with others in word and deed
  • Pursue ecumenical and interfaith relationships
  • Extend Christian hospitality
  • Rejoice in rich diversity

As Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis we are committed to provide:

  • Inspiring liturgies and sacred arts
  • Transforming life-long learning opportunities
  • Engaging service to one another and justice for all

Our Vision What We Intend to Create

The Basilica of Saint Mary aspires to be a:

  • Home of Spiritual Nourishment - We aspire to be a place where all may be touched by beauty, be nourished in their faith and be inspired by truth.
  • Beacon of Hope - We commit to welcome everyone with respect and dignity and to provide help and care, especially to those most in need.
  • Advocate for Change - We pledge to work toward justice, peace and equality for all and to promote the protection of all of creation.

Dignity, Solidarity, and Belonging

As Christians, our faith is rooted in Jesus Christ – who became incarnate so God might extend salvation to all. Our faith is radically inclusive – the Gospel narratives include Jesus’s outreach to all of humanity and manifest a special concern for those on the margins – the least, the last, and the lost. This ethic of special concern and care for those who are dispossessed and struggling can be clearly seen in the Hebrew Scriptures and flows over into the ministry of Jesus.