Background
Breza, Paul J. was born on June 23, 1937 in Winona, Minnesota, United States. Son of Joseph P. and Alice S. B.
Breza, Paul J. was born on June 23, 1937 in Winona, Minnesota, United States. Son of Joseph P. and Alice S. B.
He was educated at Saint Stanislaus Kostka School, Cotter High School and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
After completing his seminary studies, Father Breza was ordained a priest on June 1, 1963 for the Diocese of Winona. During his nearly fifty years of active priestly ministry, Father Breza has served the Diocese of Winona in a number of roles: pastor, chaplain, teacher, and administrator, tending to people from across the spectrum of society. In his retirement, he continues to fill in for other priests whenever needed in addition to serving as the Diocesan archivist.
Initiator Sister City Committee Winona, 2001. President Polish Cultural Institute, Winona, since 1977.