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Synod on Evangelization and Vocations
Posted by Ms. Paula Harrigan on 4/29/25
Decree Convoking theDiocesan Synod onEvangelization & Vocations
The purpose of the diocesan Synod is to assist the Bishop in theexercise of the office proper to him, namely, that of governing theChristian community (Instruction on Diocesan Synods, 1).
Bishop Barron convoked a Synod on Evagelization and Vocations on March 2, ... Read More »

May He Rest in Peace
Posted by Ms. Paula Harrigan on 4/22/25
Please pray for Pope Francis who passed away Easter Monday morning. May God take him into His Heart. Please also pray for the Church in this time of papal interregnum and for the Holy Spirit's action in the choosing of our next Holy Pontiff.

The Cellar, April 29th 7:00 pm
Posted by Ms. Paula Harrigan on 4/15/25
Young adults ages 21-39 are welcome to come join in the refreshments, talk and conversation ending with community prayer at 9 pm.

Deacon Green Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Ordination
Posted by Ms. Paula Harrigan on 4/01/25
We celebrated Deacon Green's 25th on Saturday April 5th after the 4:00 Mass with pizza and cake and a warm crowd of parishioners. Deaon wrote:
I am very grateful to everyone in teh parish for the great party to celebrate the 25th anniversary of my ordination. When did I ... Read More »

Ordination at Basilica
Posted by Ms. Paula Harrigan on 6/21/24
Basilica will be the site of the next presbyteral ordination on May 30, 2025. Deacons Tim Welch, Benjamin Peters, and Jordan Danielson will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Barron. Basilica will need many hands on duty to volunteer for a variety of roles including hopspitality, greeting, ushers ... Read More »

Fr. Arens gives a blessing
Posted by Ms. Paula Harrigan on 6/14/24
Three young priests (Fr. Brian Klein, Fr. Nicholas Gawarecki, Fr. Joshua Miller) were ordained By Bishop Barron on June 8th at Basilica. A great and grand day it was. Above is picutured is our Rector, Fr. Patrick Arens giving his blessing to newly ordained Father Nicholas Gawarecki. Each of ... Read More »
Daily Reading
Posted by betty mullen on 2/02/12