About

About the Foundation

Our Mission

The preservation, restoration and enhancement of the Basilica of St. Josaphat as an historical landmark, center of spirituality, and community asset for Milwaukee, Wisconsin and our nation.

about-foundation

Saving a Monument

Since its Establishment in 1990

The St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation, with its Board of Directors, has made significant strides in its effort to care for the Basilica. After a complete restoration of the Basilica concomitant with the Foundation’s formation, repairs and refurbishments have been made on a regular schedule. The Foundation’s efforts to raise awareness of the historical and cultural significance of the Basilica and the role it fills as a community hub in Lincoln Village has drawn increasing numbers of visitors worldwide to see this Milwaukee landmark, year after year. The Basilica is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation is a chartered nonprofit, nonsectarian organization led by an independent Board of Directors.

The St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national origin.

Board of Directors

Vice Chair / Interim Chairman

John J. Rozga

Rozga Funeral Home

Treasurer

Steve VanderBloemen

The VanderBloemen Group  LLC.

Secretary

Julie J. Darnieder

Founder/Former Director
Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics

Director

Mark Arndt

Catalyst Construction

Director

Matthew Cesarz

Optimal Blue

Director

Rev. Robert Cook, OFM Conv.

Rector/Pastor – Basilica of St. Josaphat

Director

David Drent

Retired, Executive Director
War Memorial Center

Director

David Kaiser, Jr.

Amalfi Guild, LLC

J. Julius Kaiser Sons

Director

Peter Klebba

Retired, Robert W. Baird & Co.

Director

Rev. Paul Joseph Langevin, OFM Conv.

Provincial – St. Bonaventure Province

Director

John Lenchek

Retired – Harley Davidson

Director

Dan Miller

Pro-Life Wisconsin

Director

Robert Montemayor

Monterrey Market

Director

Clarissa M. Ortiz

Senior Director – Risk Product Readiness, Adoption, and Sales Northwestern Mutual Life

Director

Jessie Ramirez

JR Solutions

Director

Pegge Sytkowski

Milwaukee Public Museum

Director

Katherine Treankler

Trinks, Inc.

Director

Steven Trinkl, MD

The Orthopedic Institute

Executive Director

Colleen P. Cheney-Trawiński

St. Josaphat Basilica Foundation

Visit

Learn about the Basilica with self-guided, audio, or docent-led tours.

Projects

Learn about current and future projects to preserve the Basilica.

Donate

Make your donation today to support our preservation efforts.

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