Year of Faith Pilgrimage Sites in South Dakota

In October of 2012, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated a "Year of Faith" as an opportunity for Catholics and indeed all Christians to dedicate themselves to deepening their understanding of the gift of faith.

The Year of Faith is an opportunity to experience a conversion – to turn back to Jesus and enter into a deeper relationship with him.  The pope has described this conversion as opening the “door of faith.”  The “door of faith” is opened at one’s baptism, but during this year we are called to open it again, walk through it, and rediscover and renew our relationship with Christ.

As a part of this Year of Faith, dioceses throughout the world have designated places of pilgrimage and prayer to aide in this process of rediscovery.  In addition to the spiritual benefits of visiting these sites, a pilgrimage is also an excellent opportunity to discover the rich artistic and cultural heritage of a given area.  The Year of Faith comes to a close on 24 November 2013.

Below are a list and map of designated pilgrimage sites within the state of South Dakota: 

Diocese of Rapid City
Note: In addition to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the Diocese of Rapid City has designated particular pilgrimage churches for each month of the Year of Faith:

Timber Lake, Holy Cross Church (November 2012)
Wall, St. Patrick Church (November 2012)

Buffalo, St. Anthony Church (December 2012)
Winner, Immaculate Conception Church (December 2012)

Philip, Sacred Heart Church (January 2013)
Spearfish, St. Joseph Church (January 2013)

Eagle Butte, All Saints Church (February 2013)
Pine Ridge, Sacred Heart Church (February 2013)

Lower Brule, St. Mary Church (March 2013)
Lead, St. Patrick Church (March 2013)

Ft. Pierre, St. John the Evangelist Church (April 2013)
Sturgis, St. Francis of Assisi Church (April 2013)

Gregory, St. Joseph Church (May 2013)
McLaughlin, St. Bernard Church (May 2013)

Ft. Pierre, St. John the Evangelist Church (June 2013)
Martin, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church (June 2013)

Mission, St. Thomas the Apostle Church (July 2013)
Lemmon, St. Mary Church (July 2013)

St. Francis, St. Charles Borromeo Church (August 2013)
Faith, St. Joseph Church (August 2013)

Hot Springs, St. Anthony of Padua Church (September 2013)
Bison, Blessed Sacrament Church (September 2013)

Kadoka, Our Lady of Victory Church (October 2013)
Belle Fourche, St. Paul Church (October 2013)

Diocese of Sioux Falls
Aberdeen, St. Mary Church
Alexandria, St. Mary of Mercy Church 
Bryant, St. Mary Church  
Dante, Assumption Church 
Dell Rapids, St. Mary Church
Clear Lake, St. Mary Church 
Elkton, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
Highmore, St. Mary Church
Lake Andes, St. Mary Church
Marion, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Leola, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Revillo, Annunciation Church
Salem, St. Mary Church
Sioux Falls, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Sioux Falls, St. Mary Church
Stickney, St. Mary Church
Stephan, Immaculate Conception Church
Watertown, Immaculate Conception Church
Waubay, Immaculate Conception Church
Wilmont, St. Mary Church


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If one wishes to obtain a plenary indulgence at a pilgrimage site, the pilgrim must be in the state of grace and have the intention of gaining the indulgence either for oneself or for a soul in Purgatory.  The pilgrim then must take part in some sacred function at the place or else pause for a few moments of prayer, concluding with the recitation of the Our Father and a Profession of Faith (Apostles’ Creed) and a request for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin or the patron saint of the location.  One also must say a prayer for the intentions of the Pope and receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist within eight days before, during, or after the pilgrimage.

In addition to the above mentioned pilgrimage sites, a pilgrim may visit the baptistery or other place where one was baptized and, while there, renew one's baptismal promises.

Year of Faith Pilgrimage Sites in Iowa

 

In October of 2012, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated a "Year of Faith" as an opportunity for Catholics and indeed all Christians to dedicate themselves to deepening their understanding of the gift of faith.

The Year of Faith is an opportunity to experience a conversion – to turn back to Jesus and enter into a deeper relationship with him.  The pope has described this conversion as opening the “door of faith.”  The “door of faith” is opened at one’s baptism, but during this year we are called to open it again, walk through it, and rediscover and renew our relationship with Christ.

As a part of this Year of Faith, dioceses throughout the world have designated places of pilgrimage and prayer to aide in this process of rediscovery.  In addition to the spiritual benefits of visiting these sites, a pilgrimage is also an excellent opportunity to discover the rich artistic and cultural heritage of a given area.  The Year of Faith comes to a close on 24 November 2013.

Below are a list and map of designated pilgrimage sites within the state of Iowa:  

Diocese of Davenport
Unknown.  If readers have information on pilgrimage sites for this diocese, please contact me.

Diocese of Des Moines
Ankeny, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish
Atlantic, Ss. Peter & Paul Church
Council Bluffs, Queen of Apostles Church
Creston, Holy Spirit Church
Imogene, St. Patrick Church
Indianola, St. Thomas Aquinas Church
Irish Settlement, St. Patrick Church
Des Moines, Basilica of St. John
Des Moines, Cathedral of St. Ambrose
Des Moines, Grotto of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel & Divine Mercy
Des Moines, Our Lady of the Americas Church
Portsmouth, St. Mary Church
Stuart, All Saints Church

Archdiocese of Dubuque
Cedar Rapids, Immaculate Conception Church
Charles City, Immaculate Conception Church
Dubuque, Cathedral of St. Raphael
Dyersville, Basilica of St. Francis Xavier
Gilbertville, Immaculate Conception Church
Marshalltown, St. Mary Church

Diocese of Sioux City
Boone, Sacred Heart Church
Ida Grove, Sacred Heart Church
Le Mars, St. Joseph Church
Maryhill, Rosary Shrine
Rock Valley, St. Mary Church
Sioux City, Cathedral of the Epiphany
Sioux City, Trinity Heights 
West Bend, Grotto of the Redemption
West Bend, Ss. Peter & Paul Church
Willey, St. Mary Church


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If one wishes to obtain a plenary indulgence at a pilgrimage site, the pilgrim must be in the state of grace and have the intention of gaining the indulgence either for oneself or for a soul in Purgatory.  The pilgrim then must take part in some sacred function at the place or else pause for a few moments of prayer, concluding with the recitation of the Our Father and a Profession of Faith (Apostles’ Creed) and a request for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin or the patron saint of the location.  One also must say a prayer for the intentions of the Pope and receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist within eight days before, during, or after the pilgrimage.

In addition to the above mentioned pilgrimage sites, a pilgrim may visit the baptistery or other place where one was baptized and, while there, renew one's baptismal promises.

Year of Faith Pilgrimage Sites in North Dakota

In October of 2012, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated a "Year of Faith" as an opportunity for Catholics and indeed all Christians to dedicate themselves to deepening their understanding of the gift of faith.

The Year of Faith is an opportunity to experience a conversion – to turn back to Jesus and enter into a deeper relationship with him.  The pope has described this conversion as opening the “door of faith.”  The “door of faith” is opened at one’s baptism, but during this year we are called to open it again, walk through it, and rediscover and renew our relationship with Christ.

As a part of this Year of Faith, dioceses throughout the world have designated places of pilgrimage and prayer to aide in this process of rediscovery.  In addition to the spiritual benefits of visiting these sites, a pilgrimage is also an excellent opportunity to discover the rich artistic and cultural heritage of a given area.  The Year of Faith comes to a close on 24 November 2013.

Below are a list and map of designated pilgrimage sites within the state of North Dakota:

Diocese of Bismarck
Alexander, Our Lady of Consolation Church
Almont, St. Mary Queen of Peace Church
Bismarck, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Bismarck, St. Mary Church
Dickinson, Queen of Peace Church
Foxholm, St. Mary Church
Golva, St. Mary Church
Hague, St. Mary Church
Marmarth, St. Mary Church
Max, Immaculate Conception Church
Medora, St. Mary Church
Minot, Our Lady of Grace Church
New England, St. Mary Church
Richardton, St. Mary Church
South Heart, St. Mary Church
Stanley, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church

Diocese of Fargo
Belcourt, St. Ann Church
Devils Lake, St. Joseph Church
Fargo, St. Mary Cathedral
Grand Forks, St. Mary Church
Jamestown, St. James Basilica
LaMoure, Holy Rosary Church
Park River, St. Mary Church
Rugby, St. Therese the Little Flower Church
Wahpeton, Carmel of Mary Monastery 


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If one wishes to obtain a plenary indulgence at a pilgrimage site, the pilgrim must be in the state of grace and have the intention of gaining the indulgence either for oneself or for a soul in Purgatory.  The pilgrim then must take part in some sacred function at the place or else pause for a few moments of prayer, concluding with the recitation of the Our Father and a Profession of Faith (Apostles’ Creed) and a request for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin or the patron saint of the location.  One also must say a prayer for the intentions of the Pope and receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist within eight days before, during, or after the pilgrimage.  

In addition to the above mentioned pilgrimage sites, a pilgrim may visit the baptistery or other place where one was baptized and, while there, renew one's baptismal promises.

Year of Faith Pilgrimage Sites in Minnesota

In October of 2012, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated a "Year of Faith" as an opportunity for Catholics and indeed all Christians to dedicate themselves to deepening their understanding of the gift of faith.

The Year of Faith is an opportunity to experience a conversion – to turn back to Jesus and enter into a deeper relationship with him.  The pope has described this conversion as opening the “door of faith.”  The “door of faith” is opened at one’s baptism, but during this year we are called to open it again, walk through it, and rediscover and renew our relationship with Christ.

As a part of this Year of Faith, dioceses throughout the world have designated places of pilgrimage and prayer to aide in this process of rediscovery.  In addition to the spiritual benefits of visiting these sites, a pilgrimage is also an excellent opportunity to discover the rich artistic and cultural heritage of a given area.  The Year of Faith comes to a close on 24 November 2013.

Below are a list and map of designated pilgrimage sites within the state of Minnesota:

Diocese of Crookston
Crookston, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Diocese of Duluth
Ball Club, St. Joseph Church & Shrine
Cass Lake, St. Charles Church
Duluth, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
Eveleth, Church of the Resurrection 
Grand Portage, Holy Rosary Church
Sawyer, Ruins of the original Ss. Mary & Joseph Church
Schroeder, Father Baraga Cross

Diocese of New Ulm
Marshall, Holy Redeemer Church
Murdock, Sacred Heart Church
New Ulm, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Renville, Holy Redeemer Church
Sleepy Eye, Schoenstatt Shrine
Winsted, Holy Trinity Church

Diocese of St. Cloud
Alexandria, St. Mary Church
Collegeville, St. John Abbey
Elk River, St. Andrew Church
Little Falls, Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Little Falls, Sacred Heart Chapel
Melrose, St. Mary Church
Onamia, Holy Cross Priory
Richmond, Ss. Peter & Paul Church
St. Cloud, St. Mary Cathedral
St. Joseph, Sacred Heart Chapel
Staples, Sacred Heart Church 

Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis
Faribault, Divine Mercy Church
Hastings, St. Joseph Church
Minneapolis, Basilica of St. Mary
St. Anthony, St. Charles Borromeo Church
St. Louis Park, Holy Family Church
St. Paul, Cathedral of St. Paul
St. Paul, Out Lady of Guadalupe Church
St. Paul, St. Mark Church
Stillwater, St. Michael Church
Waverly, St. Mary Church

Diocese of Winona
Unknown.  If readers have information on pilgrimage sites for this diocese, please contact me.


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If one wishes to obtain a plenary indulgence at a pilgrimage site, the pilgrim must be in the state of grace and have the intention of gaining the indulgence either for oneself or for a soul in Purgatory.  The pilgrim then must take part in some sacred function at the place or else pause for a few moments of prayer, concluding with the recitation of the Our Father and a Profession of Faith (Apostles’ Creed) and a request for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin or the patron saint of the location.  One also must say a prayer for the intentions of the Pope and receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist within eight days before, during, or after the pilgrimage.  

In addition to the above mentioned pilgrimage sites, a pilgrim may visit the baptistery or other place where one was baptized and, while there, renew one's baptismal promises.

Year of Faith Pilgrimage Sites in Nebraska

In October of 2012, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated a "Year of Faith" as an opportunity for Catholics and indeed all Christians to dedicate themselves to deepening their understanding of the gift of faith.

The Year of Faith is an opportunity to experience a conversion – to turn back to Jesus and enter into a deeper relationship with him.  The pope has described this conversion as opening the “door of faith.”  The “door of faith” is opened at one’s baptism, but during this year we are called to open it again, walk through it, and rediscover and renew our relationship with Christ.

As a part of this Year of Faith, dioceses throughout the world have designated places of pilgrimage and prayer to aide in this process of rediscovery.  In addition to the spiritual benefits of visiting these sites, a pilgrimage is also an excellent opportunity to discover the rich artistic and cultural heritage of a given area.  The Year of Faith comes to a close on 24 November 2013.

Below are a list and map of designated pilgrimage sites within the state of Nebraska:

Diocese of Grand Island
Grand Island, Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Diocese of Lincoln
Agnew,  Carmel Chapel of Jesus, Mary, Joseph
Arapahoe, Our Lady of Fatima Shrine
Crete, Cor Mariae Schoenstatt Center
Lincoln, The Cathedral of the Risen Christ 
Lincoln, Eucharistic Shrine and Adoration Chapel of Christ the King
Loma, St. Luke Czech Catholic Shrine

Archdiocese of Omaha
Boys Town, Immaculate Conception
Columbus, St. Bonaventure
Gretna, Holy Family Shrine
Jackson, St. Patrick
Madison, St. Leonard
O'Neill, St. Patrick
Omaha, St. Cecilia Cathedral
Omaha, Our Lady of Lourdes
Omaha, St. Margaret Mary
Omaha, St. Vincent de Paul
Randolph, St. Jane Frances de Chantal
West Point, St. Mary
Winnebago, St. Augustine 


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If one wishes to obtain a plenary indulgence at a pilgrimage site, the pilgrim must be in the state of grace and have the intention of gaining the indulgence either for oneself or for a soul in Purgatory.  The pilgrim then must take part in some sacred function at the place or else pause for a few moments of prayer, concluding with the recitation of the Our Father and a Profession of Faith (Apostles’ Creed) and a request for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin or the patron saint of the location.  One also must say a prayer for the intentions of the Pope and receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist within eight days before, during, or after the pilgrimage.

In addition to the above mentioned pilgrimage sites, a pilgrim may visit the baptistery or other place where one was baptized and, while there, renew one's baptismal promises.