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Restoring St. Mary’s Iconic Windows | Rochester Minnesota News
The Basilica of St. Mary is halfway through a $50 million, century-spanning renovation—tearing it down to the studs to ensure it stands for another 120 years. A major milestone: removing its iconic stained-glass windows, each telling Mary’s private and public story. After careful extraction by brothers Erik and Tommy Walther, the fragile panels are being packed in custom crates for restoration in New Jersey. Artists there will painstakingly revive them before they return to the basilica by Palm Sunday 2027—a labor of love preserving history for future generations. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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