Litchfield students take part in a pilgrimage through the diocese

A group from St. Philip School in Litchfield made a pilgrimage of the Diocese of New Ulm early in May.

Mrs. Teri Buschette and her 5th grade class were accompanied by Principal Diana McCarney and 2 parent chaperones, as they toured half a dozen churches throughout the diocese, along with other points of interest.

The pilgrimage began with a Mass celebrated at Church of Our Lady (Manannah) by Rev. Francis Garvey. The group then traveled to Church of St. Gertrude in Forest City, and Church of St. John in Darwin before making their way to Winsted where they toured Holy Trinity Church and School. Then, on to New Ulm, first stopping at Hermann Heights Park for a lunch made possible by St. Philip’s Council of Catholic Women. In New Ulm the group toured the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, and the Way of the Cross.

Last on the pilgrimage was Sleepy Eye, where the group was given a tour of the Schoenstatt Shrine and Retreat Center. The final stop of the day was at Church of St. Mary, hosted by Rev. Brian Oestreich, a graduate of St. Philip’s School.

The day was filled with prayer, and information about the Diocese of New Ulm. It was truly a fitting way for the graduating 5th graders to end their years at St. Philip’s School, and prepare to continue their journey in faith.