The Season of Advent

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Mass Schedule

Saturday | 5:00pm

Sunday | 7:30am, 9:30am, Noon & 5:30pm

Weekdays | 7:00am & Noon | Saint Joseph Chapel

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Faith Formation
Nurturing our Catholic faith

Forming faith and nurturing spiritual growth

We offer a dynamic selection of programs for children, youth and adults, encouraging our parishioners and friends to continually develop, nurture, and live out our faith.

  • Children’s and Youth Ministry

  • Young Family Ministry and Whole Family Catechesis

  • Basilica Young Adults

  • Adult Speaker Series and Programs

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Volunteer Ministries
Serving One Another

Learn about our Volunteer Ministries

Volunteers empower and invigorate every Basilica ministry at all levels. 

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Greatest Need Opportunities

We have a variety of current volunteer needs including:

  • Immigrant Support Ministry
  • Liturgical Ministry
  • Mentoring - Hennepin Connections, Prisoners or Patients 
  • OCIA sponsors -walk with an adult who is inquiring about becoming Catholic
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Upcoming Events

Jan
1

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 10:00am Basilica   Basilica offices and campus are closed.

Jan
1

LUMINISCENCE

LUMINISCENCE: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Sound & Story Tickets are now available! The performances run through…

Jan
2

Staff Holiday

The Basilica offices and campus will be closed today. No daily Masses will be held.

Jan
2

LUMINISCENCE

LUMINISCENCE: An Immersive Celebration of Light, Sound & Story Tickets are now available! The performances run through…

News & Reflections

From the Pastor

Fr. Daniel Griffith Homily: Humility, Boldness, and Spiritual Freedom

Dec 15, 2025

Third Sunday of Advent | Sunday, December 14, 2025

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News

Christmas Schedule 2025

Dec 12, 2025

The historic Church will be beautifully decorated with evergreen trees and poinsettias. The music, liturgy, and community create a special…

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From Johan

The Third Week of Advent: Rejoice in the Lord always!

Dec 12, 2025

Advent 2025: A Season of Longing and Listening Advent: A Season of JoyThe Third Sunday of Advent is also known…

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From Johan

Rejoice In the Lord, Always!

Dec 10, 2025

Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. The word Gaudete or Rejoice is the…

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From the Pastor

Fr. Daniel Griffith Homily: Our Advent Challenge

Dec 8, 2025

Second Sunday of Advent

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News

Blessing of the Straw

Dec 5, 2025

You are invited to pick up blessed straw to take for your home nativity. The custom of blessing straw originated…

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Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates faith, proclaims, serves, heals, learns, reflects, shelters, and aids. Join our parish today!

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Mass Recordings

Liturgy Recordings

Third Sunday of Advent

Dec 14, 2025

Please find the leaflet:  https://bit.ly/BSM12142025

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Liturgy Recordings

Immaculate Conception Mass

Dec 9, 2025
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Liturgy Recordings

Our Lady of Guadalupe Bilingual Mass

Dec 7, 2025
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Liturgy Recordings

Second Sunday of Advent

Dec 7, 2025
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Liturgy Recordings

First Sunday of Advent

Nov 30, 2025
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Liturgy Recordings

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Nov 23, 2025

Please find the leaflet: https://bit.ly/BSM11232025

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