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Damien Walker speaks about the meaning, symbolism, and spiritual journey behind Our Lady of the Prairie, the life-size painting commissioned by the Diocese of New Ulm.

Artist Damien Walker is currently in the Diocese of New Ulm, sharing the story and sacred inspiration behind Our Lady of the Prairie. His visit has sparked widespread media coverage across Minnesota as the diocese celebrates the rededication and the ongoing Pilgrimage of Hope.

Inspired by a sacred painting by Damien Walker, the Diocese of New Ulm has launched a powerful eight-day pilgrimage across twenty communities - uniting faith, healing, and devotion to Our Lady of the Prairie.

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.

From a small studio in Rangiora, New Zealand, to the vast prairies of Minnesota, Our Lady of the Prairie is a powerful new Marian image created by Damien Walker for the Diocese of New Ulm. Commissioned as a symbol of hope and unity, this sacred painting now stands as a visual catechesis for generations to come.