From June 22 - 29, 2025, the Diocese of New Ulm will invite all the faithful to partake in our diocesan pilgrimage, Pilgrimage of Hope. Beginning and ending at the Cathedral, we will walk from AFC to AFC with Mary to Jesus in the Eucharist as we intercede for the Church in America, the Diocese of New Ulm, and for hope and healing for every individual and family. Over the span of those 8 days, perpetual pilgrims will walk nearly 100 miles and the faithful are invited to join them along the way as they can.

As we countdown the days until we begin our Pilgrimage of Hope, we invite you to pray with us as we journey deeper into relationship with Mary and ask her to disciple us so that we can fall ever more deeply in love with her Son, Jesus. To begin walking with Mary, you can find the 27-week Behold, Your Mother Prayer Guide here below. Each week, we will meditate on Mary in Scripture and ponder the writings of St. Pope John Paul II in his encyclical Redemptoris Mater (Mother of the Redeemer.) Printed copies are available in parishes, a PDF copy is available down below, and weekly audio recordings will be made available with special guests and insights on Mary at the start of each week.