This campaign will ensure that The Basilica remains a place of hope, healing, and spiritual renewal and continues to foster a community that cares for the vulnerable and for those in need.
Restoring America’s First Basilica
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News and Events

Removing Stained Glass Windows for Restoration
- Posted by Basilica Staff
- On September 17, 2026
A team of glaziers from Northeast Stained Glass in New Jersey carefully removed two more bays of clerestory stained glass windows this...

Media Coverage – September
- Posted by Basilica Staff
- On September 17, 2026
WCCOSep 15, 2026 Stained glass windows removed as part of Minneapolis’ Basilica of St. Mary restoration project Minneapolis / St. Paul Business...

Moving the Interior Scaffolding
- Posted by Basilica Staff
- On September 10, 2026
A team of engineering and scaffolding experts designed the complex scaffolding system, which is mounted on rails. The 40,000-pound structure is moved...
What to Expect
Our goal is to provide key updates on the restoration process of the historic Basilica of Saint Mary. Please review the FAQs for more information.
You are invited to make a pledge payable up to three years. Your pledge shows your commitment and helps us plan and budget effectively.
We ask that you consider a gift that is sacrificial and meaningful to you, while continuing your regular annual support of our parish.
The Basilica in Numbers
Original Cost in Dollars
Members From Over 6,600 Households
Annual Visitors to The Basilica
Years as a Parish Community
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