Our Lady Pilgrim Statue:
A Special Opportunity for Parish Families
As part of our Church of St. Mary’s 150th Anniversary celebration (September 2025 – September 2026), we are excited to introduce the Our Lady Pilgrim Statue—a beautiful tradition that brings the Blessed Mother and Child Jesus into the homes of our parish community.
Each month over our celebratory year, this beautiful small statue of Blessed Mary with Child Jesus will travel from one parish family to another. Families with children in elementary school (whether attending the School of St. Mary or any other K–8 school) are invited to register for a chance to host the statue in their home. This statue was blessed by Cardinal Blase Cupich at Mass on September 7, 2025.
Start a new family tradition and host Our Lady and the Child Jesus statue in your home for a month. The family finds a special place in their home to place and honor the statue. This is meant to help your family pray and draw closer to Jesus and His mother, Mary. You may choose to pray the rosary or other prayers of your choice. You may invite family, friends, or neighbors to join you in praying the rosary.
This is a beautiful way to honor our Blessed Mother and help your children learn of God’s great love for them. There is a monthly drawing that selects the family for the upcoming month. Please contact the parish office at 847-234-0205 if you would like to sign up to have the statue come to your home.
Members of our local Knights of Columbus will facilitate the transfer of the statue.