New Ulm, MN - West Bend, IA - Sioux City, IA

3-Day Mid-West Pilgrimage

Visit sacred locations in the Mid-West

Day 1: New Ulm City, MN

New Ulm City Tour including the famous Glockenspiel Clock. German style Lunch at the Kaiserhof. Visit Schoenstatt Sisters Chapel in Sleepy Eye (replica of the one built by their founder in Germany). Enjoy a short talk given by one of the Sisters. Visit the beautiful gothic-style church of St. Mary’s then back to the New Ulm Cathedral for Mass. Dinner/Accommodations at the Holiday Inn with special entertainment.

New Ulm Museum
New Ulm Service Station
Photo by: Iulus Ascanius [Public domain]
Photo by: Bobak Ha'Eri [CC-BY-SA-3.0]

Day 2: West Bend, IA

Begin the day with a continental breakfast at the hotel then depart for West Bend, IA at 8:00 AM. Mass will take place at the Grotto of the Redemption followed by a guided tour of the Grotto. Lunch in the Grotto Restaurant and a visit to the Museum and Gift Shop then depart for Sioux City. En Route to Sioux City we will stop at the Santa Maria Winery for a tour, wine tasting, and dinner. Overnight at the Holiday Inn.

Entrance to the Grotto of Redemption
Grotto of Redemption Museum/Giftshop
Photo by: Ben Franske [CC-BY-SA-3.0]
Photo by: Wknight94 [CC-BY-SA-3.0]
13th Station of the Cross at the Grotto
Detail of the stones at the Grotto of Redemption
Photo by: Ben Franske [CC-BY-SA-3.0]
Photo by: richard_munden [CC BY-NC-SA 2.0]

Day 3: Trinity Heights, Sioux City, IA

Breakfast at the Holiday Inn. Depart for Trinity Heights “Oasis of Peace” Retreat Center at 8:45am. Mass will take place in the chapel of the St. Joseph Center. After Mass, a short orientation of the Shrine, then free time for private prayer, followed by a visit to the life size carving of the Last Supper, visit the gift shop or relax among the many sculptures and gardens. Outdoor rosary then depart for home at 3pm. Arrive back in St. Michael at approximately 9pm and Maple Lake at 9:30pm.

Hermann Monument, New Ulm
Photo by Jet Lowe [Public domain]
Glockenspiel Clock, New Ulm
Photo by Posi66 [Public domain]
Photo by richard_munden [CC BY-NC-SA 2.0]
Statue of Jesus, Grotto of Redemption
Glockenspiel Clock, New Ulm
Hermann Monument, New Ulm
Detail of the stones at the Grotto of Redemption
13th Station of the Cross at the Grotto
Grotto of Redemption Museum/Giftshop
Entrance to the Grotto of Redemption
New Ulm Service Station
New Ulm Museum
Please contact Colleen to schedule a Pilgrimage of your own: Colleen