The main sanctuary of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis is surrounded by statues of the Twelve Apostles and a marble baldachino stands over the altar. On top of the stone canopy is a 9 foot statue of Mary which is under the 140 foot high interior ceiling dome. It is first church in the U.S. to be elevated by papal decree to the honor and dignity of a minor basilica.
Sanctuary of the Basilica of Saint Mary
On of the highest points in southeast Wisconsin along the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive, the Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians is a Roman Catholic shrine that can been seen for miles around. The third and present church was completed and consecrated in 1931. Holy Hill was dedicated as a minor basilica on November 19, 2006.
Yesterday was the Holy Hill Art and Craft Fair with over 230 artists so there were a lot of visitors to the pretty area.
Holy Hill
