# Restoring America's First Basilica | Newark News

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Podcast: [Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114)
Published: 2026-09-17T19:30:23+00:00
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The Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, the nation’s first basilica, is undergoing a $45 million restoration to ensure its survival for another century. Work began on Easter Sunday with a bishop’s blessing as bronze doors were sealed. New Jersey artisans Eric and Tommy Walther are delicately removing century-old stained-glass windows—Thomas Gaytee’s crowning masterpiece—packed with the care of a Fabergé egg. Femenella and Associates will then restore them to pristine condition, preserving a living narrative of Mary’s life for future generations. This nationwide effort highlights how specialized craftsmanship brings history back to life. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/09/17/nj-workers-restoring-stained-glass-windows-at-oldest-basilica-in-the-us/6FrGFqGJvlkD9XZrPTL5jW More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0a63a6860c02c6c1 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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