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1 Kings 9:3 Inscirbed in Old Polish around the corona of the .

Window: John Paul II Pavilion The 1 Therose in the pavilion 7 TheGrand , carved from white 12 Above the west sacristy door is the 17 The painting above the west exit is highlights, clockwise from the top, St. Italian , contains the images of Miracle of the Vistula painting General Thaddeus Kosciuszko leading Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Frances Xavier the Good Shepherd and the four Main Level of commemorating the defeat of the Polish peasants into battle against Cabrini, St. Katharine Drexel, and St. evangelists: St. Matthew (man), St. Bolsheviks by the Poles on August 15, Russian invaders. Elizabeth Ann Seton, with Our Lady of Mark (lion), St. Luke (ox), and St. John the 1920. Cardinal Achille Rati (the future Częstochowa in the center. Thecoat of (eagle). The statues between the images, 9 12 Pope Pius XI) prays to Our Lady of The Inner Dome arms to the right of the is St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Our Lady of 11 Częstochowa for victory. The eight paintings surrounding that of Pope John Paul II and on the left Guadalupe, St. Jude, and St. Francis of Window: Window: side is this basilica’s (see — were added recently to replace Death of St. Stanislaus, 13 TheAnnunciation holds the Eastern European crystal window in Bishop and Sanctuary Sacred Heart inset below.) original statues removed in the 1960s. 8 13 a painted image of Our Lady of the center of the dome, represent eight Częstochowa. The mural above is of the nine divisions of the . The 2 All of the painted in the 8 TheSacred Heart Altar shows St. Dominic and St. Catherine with the ninth, the archangels are painted on the pavilion were Franciscans. The scene St. Margaret Mary Alacoque at Paray- Window: 10 Blessed Virgin. To the left of the altar ceiling above the Sanctuary. The eight Apparition Please do not enter roundels depict Prophets from the painted on the south wall is the Basilica le-Monial, France. The painting above is 6 the Sanctuary 15 is a statue of St. . The of Mary to Window: Old Testament who foretold the coming of St. Francis in Assisi, and on the St. Thérèse of Lisieux. ThePapal Chair St. Stanislaus Annunciation ombrellino (), evocative of north wall is the neighborhood around is a symbol reminding us of our union Kostka 7 14 those carried over imperial and papal of the Messiah. The eight lunettes the Basilica and city of Milwaukee with the Holy See. A statue of the Infant authorities, is one of the privileged contain paintings of Evangelists, transitioning from the turn of the of is behind the glass. The large marks of a basilica. Apostles and Doctors of the . century to present day. statue to the right of the altar is The eight rectangular paintings in St. Francis of Assisi. Thetintinnabulum 14 Thebaptismal font, cradles a the drum of the dome depict the seven Sacraments and the Adoration of the (processional bell) is reminiscent of Window: 5 16 Window: hammered copper bowl with a marble The Basilica those that signalled the approach of a Blessed Mother The Nativity rim refashioned from a piece of the Magi. Between these paintings are the 3 Presenting the Madonna depicting Eastern Above the doors in the gathering area papal procession. This bell is one of the Rosary original communion rail. are reliefs of (L to R) Katzer, privileged marks of a basilica. European shrines dedicated to the Pope Leo XIII, and Cardinal Martinelli 15 TheSt. Joseph Altar survived the Blessed Virgin. Theinscription at the (Apostolic Delegate to the US who 9 The painting above the east sacristy fire of the first church. The statue of base of the dome in Old Polish, is from 1 Kings 9:3 - “I consecrate this house dedicated the church in 1901). Statues door portrays St. Hedwig, Patroness of Window: St. Joseph is flanked by St. Peter (right) St. Stanislaus Window: you have built, I place my name here of St. Peter and St. John Vianney are Poland, with St. Cunegunda, Blessed Agony in the and St. Paul. The death of St. Joseph is Bishop of 4 17 depicted in the mural above the altar. forever; my eyes and my heart will be opposite the doors. On the ceiling above James of Strepar, St. Stanislaus, Bishop Krakow Garden this area in : “Pater Noster Quis Es and Martyr, St. Hyacinth, and Blessed here for all time.” Bronislava. In the background is the city In Caelis Sarctificetur Nomen Tuum” is The St. Francis Paintings in the four the beginning of the Lord’s Prayer. of Warsaw. Window: Pope John Paul II corners just below the dome, are eight The Inner Dome Window: Woman Washing Pavilion lunette paintings portraying the 4 The painting above the east exit 10 Four onyx columns, originally in front the Feet of Jesus The Resurrection mystical life of St. Francis of Assisi. depicts one of the great figures of of the Last Supper relief on the High Polish history, Rev. Peter Skarga, a Altar, support the mensa (table) of The The Organutilizes a compilation of 17th century Jesuit, preaching before Altar of Sacrifice. The relief of the Window: pipes from the original Basilica organ Window: St. Peter Elevator the Polish royal court. in the center is from a section The Descent of the Holy 3 2 Donor Jesus and and numerous others. It has 46 ranks of Spririt at Pentecost Chapel the Children pipes ranging from the size of a pencil of the original communion rail removed Gathering Area 5 On the east confessionals are bronze to enlarge the sanctuary. to over 16 feet long. bas-reliefs of The Need for Forgiveness The Rose Window above the Organ (Septuagies septies; Seventy-seven 11 TheHigh Altar, carved of marble, St. Paul St. Peter Gallery, surrounding the “ever-watchful times) and The Lost Sheep (Salvare quod holds the Tabernacle. Built over Statue: eye of God” are images of the four Evan- perierat; Saving what had been lost.) the altar is the baldachino (canopy), St. Francis of Assisi 1 gelists: (clockwise from top) St. John Above the confessionals are the first covered with 23k gold leaf. Inscribed Restrooms located (eagle), St. Matthew (man), St. Mark in the lowest level of seven Stations of the Cross, carved in Latin is “Behold God’s dwelling (lion), and St. Luke (ox). from marble. The stations are inscribed the pavilion. place among men!” In the base of the in Polish. The window in this altar is a high-relief marble image of Visit the Undercroft (Lower Level) shows the Blessed Mother with the the Last Supper, based on the painting The six granite columns of the via stairs and elevator in the Pavilion. The Undercroft (Lower Level) Infant Jesus, presenting the rosary by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting portico were salvaged from the • History Exhibit County Courthouse in Chicago. to St. Dominic, while St. Catherine of behind the altar is the Martyrdom of N • Social Area looks on. The scene is flanked by St. Josaphat. To the left is a painting of 16 The bronze bas-reliefs on the west • Restrooms St. Thomas Aquinas on the left and St. St. Andrew of Bobola and to the right, confessionals are The Merciful Father • Lower Church (used for daily Hyacinth on the right. St. Vincent de Paul. In the (semi- (Pater peccavi in coelum et coram te; Mass, , other domed ceiling) above the baldachino Father, I have sinned against heaven gatherings) 6 Coat of Arms of the Basilica TheOur Lady of the Rosary Altar is The Glorification of St. Josaphat, and against you) and Peter‘s Denial • Reliquary Chapel survived the fire of the first church. At the top is the ombrellino (umbrella) in red and gold. The motto, “Ut omnes (Conversus Dominus respexit Petrum; containing over twenty-five figures. unum sint” (That all might be one.) The division of the shield signifies the • Lourdes Chapel, mural by P. Bianchi The statue of Mary is flanked by St. bishop’s stole. In the top center is the papal insignia of the tiara and crossed The Lord turned and look straight at • Main Sanctuary, features trompe Apollonia (left) and St. Ignatius of keys of St. Peter to signify our affiliation as a minor basilica with the See of Peter). Above are the last seven Stations l’oeil by Andy DeWeerdt; refurbished Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. The Peter. The cornucopia represents the prosperity of the New World (taken from of the Cross. The large window is the original furnishings; decorating painting above is a Guardian Angel the coat of arms of the state of Wisconsin.) On the right is the wounded heart Nativity of Our Lord flanked by scheme inspired by the Basilica of protecting a child. of young Josaphat. The crossed arms on the bottom are derived from the coat St. Peter (right) and St. Paul. of arms of the Franciscan Order. St. Francis in Assisi, Italy. A Landmark is Born What is a basilica? The Conventual Franciscans In ancient , basilica was an The Basilica of St. Josaphat has been owned and administered by the Conventual elcome to the Basilica of St. Josaphat. W architectural description of the public Franciscans since 1910. The Basilica is home to numerous Franciscan Ministries including This church and parish are named for that formed a gathering point in a parish and school, a weekly food pantry, and other ministries of outreach. Through St. Josaphat, an Archbishop in the every Roman city for the purpose of transacting business. It was usually a the years, the Franciscans have maintained an active presence and a spiritual home for Visitor Guide and Tour Kingdom of Poland in the early 1600s. large rectangular hall with a central numerous members of the local community and beyond. The parish was founded in l888, and its supported internally with double first home was a modest building that and a semicircular apse St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation burned to the ground in 1889. The parish at one end. Light came from the built a second church but it was too small , the row of windows above In 1991, due to decades of wear, tear and neglect, the Basilica building was in danger of for the growing congregation of 12,000 the colonnades. shuttering its doors forever. A small group of local business leaders responded to this parishioners. After the Roman Empire became threat with urgent determination, rallying around the Basilica in an effort to restore it officially Christian, the buildings were to its original glory. The St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation was born. Since that time, the Father Wilhelm Grutza, the pastor, used as the first churches, and the Foundation has achieved tremendous results, investing more than $18,000,000 in its hired a German-born architect named term came to specifically refer to a mission to restore and preserve the Basilica for the community. The Foundation builds large and important church that has Erhard Brielmaier to design what is, in awareness of the Basilica as an architectural landmark, center for arts and culture, home essence, a smaller version of St. Peter’s been given special ceremonial status by the Pope. to a rich history, center of spirituality and an international visitor destination. Basilica in Rome. Both churches have a cross-shaped floor plan with a huge The St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation is a chartered non-profit, non-sectarian Wisconsin central dome. organization. Gifts to the Foundation ensure the Basilica continues to inspire everyone with its history, beauty and tranquility for years to come. When the plans were nearly complete, Fr. Grutza learned that the U.S. Post Office and Custom House in Chicago was being razed and he purchased it for $20,000. The building was dismantled and the salvaged materials were loaded on 500 railroad flatcars and brought to Milwaukee. 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The present church is not what the Post Office and Custom House looked like. Architect For more information, Brielmaier changed his plans to include the salvaged materials, but his design remained faithful to the original model—the Vatican Basilica of St. Peter. 414.902.3523 or Ground was broken in 1896 and the church was finished in 1901. At the time of TheBasilica.org completetion, the only building in the country with a larger dome was the United States Capitol. Cost overruns put the parish in major debt. The Archdiocese searched for an order of priests that would take over the administration and debt of the parish. In 1910, the St. osaphat Conventual Franciscans took over administration of the parish and the debt was retired J Welcome to in 1925. basilica With the debt gone, plans were made to finish the interior. The church wasn’t exactly Foundation an empty shell when it opened. The stained-glass windows were in, imported from Innsbruck, Austria. The main altar was here. But most of the building was a blank canvas, To Restore and painted white. The parish hired a Roman artist, Gonippo Raggi, in 1926. His Corner of 6th St. and Lincoln Ave. Preserve Our Heritage crew spent two years working on the interior. They painted the oil murals, finished the Office ornamental plasterwork, and painted the columns to resemble marble. In 1929, after the St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation 2333 South 6th Street interior work was finished, the Franciscans petitioned Pope Pius XI to declare St. Josaphat 620 West Lincoln Avenue Church a basilica. Milwaukee, WI 53215 414.645.5623 Milwaukee, WI 53215 A Ministry of the In the , basilica status is reserved for the largest, most beautiful, and [email protected] 414.902.3524 Conventual Franciscans most historically important churches. In 1929, St. Josaphat Church was named the third TheBasilica.org [email protected] basilica in the United States. Today there are seventy-nine in this country. The Basilica of thebasilicafoundation.org St. Josaphat is the largest church in Milwaukee, with a seating capacity of over 1,000 on Milwaukee, Wisconsin Very Rev. Michael J. Glastetter, OFM Conv. Susan Rabe the main floor, hundreds more can be accommodated in the galleries. Rector-Pastor President & CEO TheBasilica.org