Basilica of Saint Mary
Joe (Stilez) Speranzella is an experienced professional currently serving as an author for Catholic365.com and a student at Liberty University, focusing on Worship Studies and Commercial Music. With a strong background in music production and sound engineering, Joe Stilez owns and operates Joe Stilez Music while also working as a sound technician at Basilica of Saint Mary. Past roles include customer service representative at QWEST Communications Corp, teleminister for the Christian Broadcasting Network, and spiritual guidance counselor at the Graham Evangelistic Association. Joe Stilez has pursued extensive education in various fields, holding degrees from institutions such as Full Sail University, Minneapolis Media Institute, and Liberty University, alongside additional certification in poverty advocacy and Christian counseling.
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.