I'm New to the Basilica. Where Do I Start?
Welcome to our parish community! We’re so glad you’ve decided to join us. If you haven’t already, say hi to Father Critch, our Parish priest. He would love to meet you.
Doors are usually open 30 minutes before Mass starts, so feel free to arrive early and introduce yourself to any of our parishioners.
We have various ministries available in the parish so please don’t hesitate to call Geraldine in our parish office at (709) 754-2170 and ask about ways to get connected.
Whether you are a lifelong Catholic or are exploring your faith for the first time, we welcome you to join our Parish to learn more about the teachings and love of Christ.
Here at the Basilica, we want to love God, to love one another, and to make the name of Jesus known.
To visit the Basilica or for tours, please contact the Basilica Heritage Foundation at (709) 793-4411.
If you have been attending the parish for a while but have not yet registered, please take a moment to register. This allows us to have your important information kept securely in our database so that we can send you your yearly tax receipts, as well as give you the opportunity to manage your mail and giving preferences.
VISITING HOURS
WEEKDAY HOURS: SEPTEMBER TO JUNE 8 AM-12 PM
WEEKEND HOURS: SATURDAY 8:15 AM TO 6:15 PM
SUNDAY HOURS: 8AM TO 8 PM
PLEASE ENTER BY THE WEST RAMP DOOR
VISITING HOURS
WEEKDAY HOURS: SEPTEMBER TO JUNE 8 AM-12 PM
WEEKEND HOURS: SATURDAY 8:15 AM TO 6:15 PM
SUNDAY HOURS: 8AM TO 8 PM
PLEASE ENTER BY THE WEST RAMP DOOR
If you have never been to Mass before, or if you haven't gone in a long time, we are excited to have you join us as we celebrate and worship together. We understand that it may feel foreign at first, and that some parts might seem confusing. The last thing we would want is for you to feel unwelcome during the service, so we have created a little guide for you to help you understand the liturgy a little better.