WINONA, Minn. – An altar Bible and a second holy book were stolen from he altar at St. Stan’s on the East Side. Police were notified about 3:40 p.m. The assumption was that the theft occurred during hours that the church is normally open and unlocked. With oversize print and large pages, a typical altar Bible weighs 25 pounds. Not something easily slipped into a hip pocket.
Basilica. The Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka is promient on the Winona skyline. A civic center for Kashubian Poles since 1894.