Our Lady of the Prairie was painted by Damien Walker, artist and founder of The Studio of Saint Philomena

June 22, 2025, was a day of great blessings for the Diocese of New Ulm. Bishop Chad Zielinski rededicated the diocese to Our Lady of the Prairie during the celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Following the Corpus Christi procession, the seven young adult perpetual pilgrims left the Cathedral with a replica of Our Lady of the Prairie for the Schoenstatt Shrine in Sleepy Eye, thus beginning the Pilgrimage of Hope

“This very day, Our Lady of the Prairie will move in haste, leading seven dedicated young adult pilgrims the next nine days: Jake Brost, Matthew Collins, Aaron Gnerer, Molly Koralewski, David Rabaey, Amber Rosemeier, and Aleah Vetsch,” said Bishop Zielinski during his homily “Thank you for your “Yes” to move forward in haste in this new Holy Order in the Diocese of New Ulm. You are courageously moving with Our Lady of the Prairie as disciples, witnessing the holy and healing presence of her Son.”

Everyone is invited to participate in the Pilgrimage of Hope, which will be stopping at each local Area Faith Community. More information can be found at PilgrimageMap — Diocese of New Ulm or at Diocese of New Ulm - YouTube.