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
Cleaning the Apostles
- Posted by Basilica Staff
- On July 17, 2026
Crews are cleaning every inch of The Basilica, including the marble statues of the apostles that surround the Sanctuary. Carved in Italy,...
Media Coverage – July
- Posted by Basilica Staff
- On July 8, 2026
Going inside The Basilica of Saint Mary renovation:Nearly 120 years ago, construction began on The Basilica of Saint Mary in downtown Minneapolis....
Plaster Restoration Process Begins
- Posted by Basilica Staff
- On July 6, 2026
Restoring the ornate plaster ceiling of The Basilica is one of the most intricate phases of the restoration. Decades of age and...
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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