The Basilica of Saint Mary
July 31, 2010
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The Basilica of Saint Mary
We are located on Hennepin Avenue between 16th & 17th Streets in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Phone: 612.333.1381
A map, email contact, parking information and mailing address is also available.
Personal Stewardship
Care for ourselves in body, mind, and spirit.
Social Media
Follow The Basilica on Twitter
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Weekly Musings Blog
Our rector and directors share their thoughts on various topics.
Recent Publications
· Parish Bulletin
  June 15, 2010
· BASILICA Magazine
  November 1, 2008
Today's Reading
Friday of week 17 of the year, or...
Habitat Information Night
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Join us after 5:00pm Mass to learn about The Basilica's summer Habitat build. Free pizza!
What Gifts Has God Given You?
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Join Professor Bernie Evans of St. John's University to deepen your understanding of Stewardship of Our Gifts.
Celebrate Basilica Day!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Honor the anniversary of the first Mass at The Basilica, and celebrate Basilica Day on the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary.
Basilica Night at Target Field
Friday, August 20, 2010
Baseball, BBQ and The Basilica! Join us at The Basilica for bbq and then bus to the Twins versus the California Angels.
Children's and Youth Fall Programs
Registration for 2010-11 programs for children age 3 through high school is now open!
Blended Family Support Group
Remarried, or considering a remarriage? Join other couples starting October to discuss topics specific to blended families. NEW this fall!
Questions About Catholicism?
Learn about the Catholic faith this September!




Riches From Our Table
Purchase the debut recording by The Basilica's Youth Ensemble, Juventus.
Preserve Our Basilica
Support the preservation & restoration of our beloved landmark with a 2010 gift to The Basilica Landmark.
Purchase Scrip Today!
Use Scrip for your regular purchases: gas, groceries, restaurants and more.
A Path to Peace
Walk the Mary Labyrinth on the West lawn for Personal Stewardship, June and July.
Ask Johan
Send Dr. Johan van Parys your questions about Catholicism, Liturgy or the Sacred Arts. Your questions could be in the next Basilica Magazine.
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Winter 2009. Photo by Rich Colombo. [Close]

Seek the well being of the city to which I have sent you. Pray for it to the Lord. For in seeking its well being you shall find your own. – Jeremiah 29:7

Mission Statement

The Basilica of Saint Mary is a community rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ. As the Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, it is our mandate to model, to inspire and to:

  • Provide excellence in liturgy, faith formation, pastoral care, and hospitality
  • Preach justice and provide emergency relief to the poor
  • Pursue interfaith relationships
  • Contribute to the celebration of the sacred arts in this community

The Parish is marked by hospitality and rich diversity.

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