Marian devotion
Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Prairie
West Bend, Iowa
A Marian sanctuary in the heart of the Middle West.
Place: West Bend, Iowa
Type: Sanctuary
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Prairie in West Bend, Iowa, was founded in 1878 by the Redemptive Fathers. It is a Marian sanctuary in the heart of the Middle West.
History of the sanctuary
The sanctuary was built to serve the Catholic community of Iowa. The Virgin Mary is venerated as a protector of the farmers.
Each year, thousands of pilgrims visit the sanctuary to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption on August 15.
The Prairie Sanctuary in West Bend is a Marian sanctuary in the heart of the Middle West.
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