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Fr. Arens Celebrates 25 Years
Posted by Ms. Paula Harrigan on 7/01/25
Father Arens is celebrating 25 years of priesthood! In thanksgiving for his 25 years of Holy Orders, Father Arens will offer Mass in the Basilica Friday July 18 at 6:00 pm. A dinner reception will follow Mass in the parish hall. All are invited to join in the celebration.

Priestly Ordination at Basilica
Posted by Ms. Paula Harrigan on 6/17/25
May 30, 2025, Bishop Barron ordained three young men to the priesthood. We are overjoyed to welcome Father Tim Welch, Father Jordan Danielson and Father Benjamin Peters to our diocese!! Please pray for these men as they begin their ministry in the Diocese of Winona Rochester and please pray ... Read More »

The Cellar, July 29th 7:00 pm
Posted by Ms. Paula Harrigan on 4/15/25
We have a special invitation for our young adults! On Tuesday, July 29, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, join us at the Basilica of St. Stanislaus basement for ‘The Cellar,’ featuring Cindy Meyerhofer from the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. Cindy is a member of Opus Angelorum and will speak with ... Read More »

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 »