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In 1609 Josaphat was ordained a priest and began his career of preaching and spiritual direction and providing for the needy and homeless. Over sixty men entered the Basilian Order under his influence. Josaphat was made the superior of a daughter monastery at Byten, where he revived devotion to the Mother of God at Zirovica.
About. History. Welcome Center. Schedule a Tour. Hours of Operation. Staff and Leadership. Directions. Located in the Pope John Paul II Pavilion on the west side of the Basilica, the visitor center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm. The Welcome Center is closed on Wednesday.
About. History. Directions. The Basilica of St. Josaphat stands as a testimony to the perservance of the Polish immigrant population that created it and remains a monument to the faith of the generations that have followed. The Basilica is the home of an active parish community under the pastoral leadership of the Conventual Franciscans.
Mass Times. ASH WEDNESDAY DAILY MASSES: LORD'S DAY MASSES: 7AM, 9:15AM, Noon and 6:30PM Monday-Friday 7:00AM and 12 Noon (Lower Church) Saturday 8:00AM Saturday Vigil: 4:30PM Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 12 Noon.
The Basilica of St. Josaphat is a Franciscan parish located in the Historic South Side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
10 am - 12 pm. Sunday Hours. 1:30 pm - 5 pm. Built in 1896 of the carved stone, wooden doors, bronze railings, light fixtures, and other materials from the demolished Chicago Federal Building, the Basilica has long been the crown jewel of Milwaukee’s Polish Catholic community.
Learn about the amazing history of the Basilica. Marvel at close-ups of the interior dome paintings. See restoration and historical photographs. See the largest display of religious relics in North America.
