The Pilgrim Mother, a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, is visiting the Diocese of Des Moines from July 15 to September 11. This life-sized statue is traveling to dioceses around the United States in preparation for the 500th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady to Saint Juan Diego in 1531 in Mexico.
The church will be open for quiet prayer and reflection every day, listed under 'general hours', and specific events, including a 45-60 minute "experience" will accompany people's visit to the statue that includes a digital retelling of the story of the apparitions, a mystery of the rosary, a song, an opportunity for people to write petitions on white ribbons, and time for prayer and reflection.
Note: The Experience is bilingual; either in English with Spanish language subtitles, or in Spanish with English-language subtitles.
The Pilgrim Mother will be at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart August 6-13. Here is the schedule; plan to join us and invite friends & family!
| Date | General Hours | Special Events/Schedule |
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Thursday August 6 |
12:00am-7:30pm |
12:00-3:00pm Confessions (in the sanctuary) 4:30-5:15pm Confessions (in the chapel) 5:00pm Rosary / 5:30pm Mass 6:15pm Experience |
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Friday August 7 |
8:00am-5:00pm |
8:00am Rosary / 8:30am Mass 9:00am-3:00pm Adoration 3:00pm Benediction & Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:30pm Experience |
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Saturday August 8 |
8:00am-12:00pm |
9:00am Rosary 9:30am Experience |
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Sunday August 9 |
8:00am-12:00pm 4:00-7:30pm |
8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass 6:00pm Experience |
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Monday August 10 |
8:00am-5:00pm |
8:00am Rosary / 8:30am Mass 9:15am Experience |
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Tuesday August 11 |
8:00am-5:00pm |
8:00am Rosary / 8:30am Mass 12:00pm Experience |
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Wednesday August 12 |
8:00am-5:00pm |
8:00am Rosary / 8:30am Mass 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:30pm Experience |
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Thursday August 13 |
11:00am-6:30pm |
12:00pm-3:00pm Confessions (in the sanctuary) 4:30-5:15pm Confessions (in the chapel) 5:30pm Mass |
To view the Diocese of Des Moines information page for the pilgrimage click here.
To learn more about the story of St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe:
Hallow - Guadalupe Story: Find rest as you listen to the moving story of St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe, translated from the Aztec language by the CARA Institute and read by Sr. Mary Grace, SV.
Our Lady of Guadalupe by Catholic Central: Our Lady of Guadalupe is undoubtedly the best-known Marian apparition in the world. But what is the story behind her appearance? Who was the humble Indigenous man who said “yes” to her request? And what impact did Our Lady of Guadalupe have on the people of the Americas? Join Nick and Gabby to find out! (wonderful for youth)