Pope Benedict XVI (the reigning pope at the time) had named Holy Hill a minor basilica. Holy Hill was dedicated as a minor basilica by Archbishop Timothy Dolan on November 19, 2006. There are about 85 minor basilicas in the United States. New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan drew a large crowd of Catholics and well-wishers to Holy Hill on April 28, 2012, for a special Mass of Thanksgiving, some arriving as early as 4:30 a.m. to ensure a spot in the historic Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians. Climate See also List of churches in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of shrines#United States Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive References Further reading Kearns, Mary. Holy Hill: Its History. Discalced Carmelite Fathers, 1987. External links Holy Hill Frank E Larscheid's ecclesiastical works 2003 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Article Shrines to the Virgin Mary Roman Catholic national shrines in the United States Basilica churches in Wisconsin Churches in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee Landmarks in Wisconsin Churches on the National Register of Historic Places in Wisconsin Churches in Washington County, Wisconsin Tourist attractions in Washington County, Wisconsin Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Wisconsin 1862 establishments in Wisconsin National Register of Historic Places in Washington County, Wisconsin