A shrine honoring Saint Kateri already exists in her home state of New York. So why create another, 2000 miles away, in the desert Southwest? The primary intent is to provide a place of peace and prayer for all including the Native American people. Saint Kateri Rosary Walk Sky View
Construction of the new shrine and pathways has begun. We anticipate the shrine will attract pilgrims and tourists from across North America and throughout the world to Gallup each year. The shrine will include a chapel, museum, and 23 outdoor rosary “Nichos”. Each Nicho will be marked by a niche. Each niche will be designed …
The shrine is being built through a new partnership of the diocese, the Knights of Columbus and the Southwest Indian Foundation. The groundbreaking event featured drumming as well as the Butterfly and Eagle dances from members of the Laguna tribe. Today in the United States, as many as one in four Native Americans are Catholic. …
