Dear Friends on the Internet,

Peace and all good things! It is my pleasure to welcome you to our Parish Family here at the basilica of St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr and its web site on the Internet. St. Stanislaus is an active parish community founded in 1891; that is, ministered by the Conventual Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Anthony of Padua, the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Assisi; and the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph.

On July 7, 1991 during our parish's centennial celebrations, Pope John Paul II raised the status of our church to a "minor basilica". The word basilica comes from the Greek words "royal house".

It is our hope that you come to visit our "royal house" of God. Come and experience the warmth and hospitality of our Parish Family. There is a Polish saying: "Gosc w domu, Bog w domu" which means: "A guest in the house is God in the house." Please browse through our web site and learn more about the growing Catholic community and all the good works that happen in this parish. Then come and experience for yourself the mercy and love of God in His "royal house".

Fr. Michael Zielke, OFM Conv. Pastor

MISSION STATEMENT

As a Roman Catholic Community, we are dedicated to knowing, loving and serving God through the communal celebration of Jesus Christ.  Building upon our foundational ethnic heritage and quality Catholic education, we, as a parish family welcome diversity and value each other's God-given gifts in a spirit of Franciscan joy and love as we journey together to bring our community into the Kingdom of God.

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