WINONA, Minn. – A funeral Mass for Father Paul Breza, who was legendary in the Winona Polish community, will be at his long-time home church, St. Stan’s Basilica. Time: Tuesday at 2 p.m. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 2 pm. before the service. The bishop, Robert Barron of Rchester, will lead the service. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Winona. Breza, age 87, died peacefully at Valley View Healthcare in Houston on. He had been in special care several weeks. In recent years he was less able physically and mourned losing his ability to work hard.

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Bishop Barron: ” Father Breza served the Diocese of Winona-Rochester with great distinction over the course of many years. He had a special reverence for his Polish heritage and for preserving sacred art and statuary. He was a much beloved figure in our diocese and will be sorely missed.”

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Details: McCormick Funeral Home