Our Lady of the Prairie by Damien Walker A Bishop on the Prairie In 2022, Bishop Chad Zielinski arrived in the Diocese of New Ulm, Minnesota, and did what bishops once did as a matter of course: he drove to the four corners of his territory to see the land and the people entrusted to him. He found 9,000 square miles of Midwestern prairie: wheat fields stretching to the horizon, silos and barns and small town parishes scattered along the Minnesota River. He saw in that flatnes

The Diocese of New Ulm is preparing to rededicate itself to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady of the Prairie. Discover how Damien Walker’s artwork became the heart of this journey of hope, healing, and unity.

Damien Walker joins Lorie Balderas on the Fresh Catholic podcast to discuss sacred art, beauty, and how his studio is helping lead people to deeper faith through visual storytelling.

Vatican News has featured Damien Walker and the Studio of Saint Philomena for their role in New Zealand’s national rededication to Mary. Learn how sacred art continues to make an impact on the global stage.