The new BASILICA Magazine Spring issue, Our Christian Life-The Basilica’s Faith in Action, is out now, sponsored by The Basilica Landmark.  This issue explores our social justice calling at home and across the world, plus in depth features about the people and history that make The Basilica a vibrant, welcoming community. Thank you to the volunteer Magazine team for their dedication creating this publication.

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Inside this issue: Spring 2018 

South Africa: Global Witness Experience
Understanding racial reconciliation
by Kimberly Vrudny

Catholic Social Teaching

Guidance for a faithful life
by Janice Andersen

St. Vincent de Paul ID Program
Helping those in need secure identification documents
by Doug Hovelson

Homeless Jesus by Timothy P. Schmalz
An internationally recognized symbol of compassion and awareness for the homeless
by Johan van Parys, Ph.D.

Baking the Bread to Become the Body

Where Does Altar Bread Come From? 
by Rachel Newman

Half a Century of Faithful Service
Weekend Presiders at The Basilica
by Melissa Streit

Catholic Community Foundation 25th Anniversary
A Conversation with Anne Cullen Miller
by Melissa Streit

Mass of Solidarity and Cultural Celebration
In support of migrant and refugees
by Joe Eiden

Basilica Receives Award for Energy Efficiency
Stewardship of our historic campus
by Rick Moore

Envisioning The Basilica
Planning for the future
by George Norman

Parish Celebrates its Sesquicentennial

A look at where we started
by Heather Craig

The award-winning BASILICA magazine is sponsored by The Basilica Landmark, a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to preserve, restore, and advance the historic Basilica of Saint Mary for all generations. 

BASILICA is published twice a year (spring and fall) with a circulation of 20,000. 

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