Basilica of Saint Mary
Janet Grove has an extensive career at the Basilica of Saint Mary, serving since September 1978 in roles such as Coordinator of Employment Ministry, where responsibilities include managing program operations, database maintenance, workshop development, and training job coaches. As Coordinator of Mental Health Ministry, Grove oversees daily management, collaborates with volunteer committees, and designs partnerships and support programming for parish members. Additionally, Grove acts as a Wedding Liturgy Planner, assisting couples with wedding liturgy plans and coordinating music. In the music department, Grove contributes as a Lead Cantor/Soloist, providing music leadership during liturgies and training developing cantors. Concurrently, since January 1980, Grove has worked as a performer and arts consultant with various arts organizations, developing model arts education programs. Grove's early career includes a role as Marketing Coordinator at HGA from January 1981 to January 1986. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Music, and French from Macalester College, along with a high school diploma from Cooper High School.
Basilica of Saint Mary
The Basilica of Saint Mary, located in downtown Minneapolis, is a welcoming Catholic community committed to the well-being of the city. It is a center for the arts and a place of refuge for the poor. The Basilica provides quality liturgy, religious education, pastoral care, and hospitality to all. The parish is the spiritual home to over 6,400 families of all ages, races, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds.