08Jul

America’s First Basilica

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The Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, Minnesota is the FIRST Basilica in the United States, and was named a minor basilica by Pope Pius XI in 1926. Construction on the basilica began in 1907 and was completed in 1915, with interior work not finishing until 1925. The basilica is considered a fine example of Beaux Arts architecture […]

08Jul

Statues with Provenance

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Fun Fact: The statues surrounding the altar in The Basilica Sanctuary are replications of the famous sculptures in The Cathedral of blah blah in blah blah, only at 1/6th the size!

08Jul

The Parish is Over 150 Years Old

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The Basilica Cathedral building finished construction 100 years ago, but the parish was formed over 150 years ago, and recently celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2018. From its humble beginnings, the parish sought to inspire the community, even if the building’s initial stature was less grand.

05Jul

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

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We are embarking on a very exciting time at The Basilica of Saint Mary where we begin the process of restoring the beauty of our historic church – America’s first basilica. The arrival at this day has been years in the making and has been accompanied by the challenges of a global pandemic and the […]

28Jun

The Time Has Come…

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28Jun

Interior Trial Mockup

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Interior Restoration Trial Underway As the Basilica of St. Mary plans for future interior restoration, crucial design and restoration techniques are being tested on various elements such as plaster ceilings, stone walls, stained glass windows, and lighting. These techniques are undergoing what is commonly known as a “mock-up” phase. These full-scale mock-ups play a vital […]

28Jun

The Sanctuary

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26Jun

Making an Impact

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