06May

Together in Generosity

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In early 2026, we announced a donation match as part of the Restoring Beauty, Inspiring Hope campaign. This match was made possible through the generosity of our honorary campaign co-chairs Bill and Michelle Pohlad who offered to match donations under $50,000 up to a total of $1 million. The response from Basilica parishioners and our wider […]

05May

Preventing Water Intrusion

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The restoration of The Basilica of Saint Mary is a multi-phase comprehensive project led by renowned experts from across the country. Crews from American Masonry Restoration continue tuckpointing and repairing the exterior stone, preserving the integrity of the church and preventing water intrusion.

25Apr

Pews Removed for Restoration

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The Basilica’s original 1914 pews have been carefully removed and transported to a restoration workshop in St. Paul. As part of the comprehensive restoration, each pew will be repaired and refinished to preserve its historic character. Once completed, the pews will be reinstalled with improved spacing to enhance accessibility throughout the restored Basilica.

20Apr

Media Coverage

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April 5, 2026 What to know about the Basilica of St. Mary’s restoration Basilica of St. Mary starts $45M restoration Final upstairs mass held at the Basilica of Saint Mary before yearlong $45M renovation begins www.startribune.com/basilica-of-st-mary-to-move-main-worship-space-downstairs-as-part-of-45m-restoration

08Apr

Message from Archbishop Hebda Message for The Basilica’s Restoration

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The Basilica leads people to Christ and inspires lives of service.I’m praying for all who are supporting the restoration, and I certainly look forward to that time when we will be able to celebrate in a completely restored, Basilica of Saint Mary. -Archbishop Hebda

07Apr

Sealing the Bronze Doors for Restoration

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On Easter morning, Archbishop Bernard Hebda blessed and sealed the front bronze doors of The Basilica of Saint Mary, marking the beginning of a comprehensive interior restoration of the historic upper nave. This milestone is part of the Basilica’s $45 million capital campaign, Restoring Beauty, Inspiring Hope, a multi-phase restoration initiative to preserve and renew […]

13Mar

Video message: Beauty Reveals the Presence of God

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A Message from Fr. Daniel: Restoring the Heart of Our Parish The Basilica of Saint Mary is truly the beating heart of our parish. Every day, people come through these doors to pray, celebrate, find comfort, and experience the beauty of this sacred place. In the video below, I share why this church means so […]

12Mar

Liturgical Design for The Renewed Basilica

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Sacred spaces and experiences The restoration of The Basilica of Saint Mary is being guided not only by architectural plans and construction timelines, but by theological questions about how worship is shaped by space. Those questions fall largely to the Liturgical Design Committee, one of several specialized committees working under the Restoration Executive Committee to […]

08Mar

Interior Stone Cleaning and Tuckpointing

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Restoration crews have been carefully cleaning and tuckpointing the interior stone in the ambulatory aisles of the church, an important step in preserving the beauty and structural integrity of this historic space. At the same time, Basilica staff and volunteers are preparing for the next phase of the restoration by organizing the temporary relocation of […]

16Dec

Stone Cleaning

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The Basilica’s interior is faced with 4-inch-thick Mankato limestone. Throughout 2025, conservation crews cleaned the ambulatories in the church. The cleaning material is applied to the surface and once cured, peeled away, extracting embedded soot and particulate deposits that have accumulated over the past century.

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