Basilica of Saint Mary
Lori Gerhardson is an experienced professional in communications, development, and technical support. Currently serving as Development Communications & Events Coordinator at Basilica of Saint Mary since May 2022, Lori previously held the role of Development Communications & Events Assistant. Lori’s extensive background includes over 16 years at Bloomington Public Schools as a Tech Support Paraprofessional, where Lori facilitated technology solutions for teachers and students. Earlier roles included Communications Coordinator at Scrapbooks Too/Scrapbooks Ltd., and Technical Writer positions at WebMD and Fourth Shift, alongside a contract role at EXXON RESEARCH & ENGINEERING. Lori holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth.
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.