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Our Lady of the New Millennium is a powerful image in our increasingly visual culture. At more than 33' tall, this serene, stainless steel four-ton beauty will inspire you--whatever your faith or age.
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An interactive half-mile winding pathway that allows you to journey through the Passion of Christ as never before. |
After learning in 1940 that the statue atop Chicago's Board of Trade building was not the Virgin Mary, nine-year-old Carl Demma promised to build a statue "big enough for all of Chicago to see her." More than 50 years later, he realized his dream. Visit the statue that faith built. |
The Sanctity of Life shrine
features a black tombstone in honor of the unborn and
a bronze statue of Jesus with tears running down His face, holding an unborn baby. |
- Our Lady of the New Millennium selects Shrine as permanent home! |
- Special Lent and Holy Week Events |
| - The South Shore Convention &
Visitors Authority names the Shrine ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR! |
- New Statues Added- Ascension and Garden of Gethsemane! |
- Expanded Visitor's Center- NOW OPEN! (Double the size and selection) |
- The Visitor's Center and the Shrine of Christ's Passion is home to a one of a kind religious store. A truely unique offering of religious and inspirational products- something for everyone |
- Dozens of local churches & schools have used the shrine as a teaching tool! |
- Dozens of Regional, National and International tour organizations have visited the Shrine! |
- Chicago legend Bill Kurtis lends voice talent to the interactive listenting stations of the Shrine of Christ's Passion! |
- Local & Regional News Outlets show great interest in project! |
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