Blumenfeld Pilgrimage 2025 – photo gallery Posted By: Kiply Lukan Yaworski June 13, 2025 Supper concluded the pilgrimage celebration. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament was part of the Blumenfeld Pilgrimage on Pentecost Sunday. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)The Easter candle at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Blumenfeld on Pentecost Sunday. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Pilgrims from throughout the area attended the 2025 pilgrimage at Blumenfeld, held on Pentecost Sunday, June 8. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Sts. Peter and Paul Church at Blumenfeld was constructed in 1915. Now closed, it was declared a Heritage Site in 1982. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Closed as an active parish in 1964, the Blumenfeld church has continued to serve as a gathering place for the region as the site of the annual pilgrimage that began during the Great Depression. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Pilgrims gather to pray the Stations of the Cross at the Blumenfeld pilgrimage. (Photo by Jim Dietrich)Altar servers from the Dietrich and Hoffart families, and Lane Gill (holding the statue of Mary), and prayer leader Crystal Bosch, during the outdoor Stations of the Cross that are part of the annual Blumenfeld pilgrimage. (Photo by Jim Dietrich)Outdoor Stations of the Cross during the Blumenfeld pilgrimage. (Photo by Jim Dietrich)Pilgrims again gathered for the annual Blumenfeld pilgrimage June 8: the historic shrine is one of the sacred sites identified by Bishop Mark Hagemoen for pilgrims to visit as part of obtaining a Jubilee indulgence this year. (Photo by Jim Dietrich)Altar servers lead the procession as pilgrims pray at the Blumenfeld pilgrimage. (Photo by Jim Dietrich)Anna Maria Rajchyba, 87, led the Rosary. She was baptized in Sts. Peter and Paul Church and has only missed two pilgrimages over the past 87 years. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)(Photo by Crystal Bosch)Fr. Prince Sarpong incenses the Blessed Sacrament. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Blessing those assembled with the Blessed Sacrament before Mass. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Fr. Prince Sarpong offers the Benediction. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Pilgrims were invited to sign the guest book at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Daryl Tumbach welcomed pilgrims and offered opening remarks. He also led the prayers of the faithful. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Opening procession of Mass during the 2025 Blumenfeld pilgrimage. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)(Photo by Crystal Bosch)Deacon Bill Thibault, Fr. Francis Appiah-Kubi, and Fr. Prince Sarpong (l-r). (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Mark Hudec proclaimed the first reading. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Rita Thorburn proclaimed the second reading. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Dustin Heatcoat and Jim Dietrich (l-r) were part of the Leader parish team providing music ministry at the pilgrimage. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)(Photo by Crystal Bosch)Deacon Bill Thibault of Maple Creek proclaims the Gospel for Pentecost Sunday. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Fr. Prince Sarpong, pastor of parishes at Fox Valley, Leader, Liebenthal, and Richmound, gave the homily. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)(Photo by Crystal Bosch)Deacon Bill Thibault, Fr. Francis Appiah-Kubi, and Fr. Prince Sarpong (l-r). (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Karri Wagman, Dustin Heatcoat, Jim Dietrich, and Brenda Helman of Little Flower Parish, Leader, provide music ministry for the pilgrimage Mass. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Wayne and Charissa Bosch and their children Gabrielle and Noah of Fox Valley bring forward the gifts. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Fr. Francis Appiah-Kubi accepts the gifts brought up by the Bosch family of Fox Valley. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)(Photo by Crystal Bosch)Blessing the gift bearers during the Offertory. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)(Photo by Crystal Bosch)(Photo by Crystal Bosch)(Photo by Crystal Bosch)Deacon Bill Thibault, Fr. Francis Appiah-Kubi and Fr. Prince Sarpong during Pentecost Sunday Mass at the 2025 Blumenfeld pilgrimage to the historic Sts. Peter and Paul Church and Our Lady of Sorrows shrine. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)(Photo by Crystal Bosch)(Photo by Crystal Bosch)Fr. Francis Appiah-Kubi and Fr. Prince Sarpong during the Eucharistic prayer. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Fr. Prince Sarpong and Fr. Daniel Malone of Swift Current during the Eucharistic prayer. (Photo by Crystal Bosh)Fr. Prince Sarpong and Fr. Conrad Chidi Emerenini of Maple Creek during the Eucharistic prayer. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Deacon Bill Thibault, Fr. Francis Appiah-Kubi, and Fr. Prince Sarpong during celebration of the Eucharist at the Blumenfeld pilgrimage June 8, 2025. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Eucharistic celebration (l-r) Deacon Bill Thibault, Fr. Francis Appiah-Kubi, Fr. Prince Sarpong, Fr. Conrad Chidi Emerenini, and Fr. Daniel Malone. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)(Photo by Crystal Bosch)Holy Communion during the 2025 Blumenfeld pilgrimage. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Pilgrims gathered in the historic Sts. Peter and Paul Church for the annual pilgrimage June 8. The Blumenfeld site will also be open to visitors from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, from July 6 to Sept. 1. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Darryl Tumbach, president of the Blumenfeld pilgrimage committee. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Stained glass artwork of the Blumenfeld church made and donated by Lyle Guckert of Oyen. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)The final blessing. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Recessional procession. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Recessional procession. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Recessional procession. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Recessional procession. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Karri Wagman was part of the team from Leader who led the music ministry at the 2025 Blumenfeld pilgrimage. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Deacon Bill Thibault of Maple Creek joined the 2025 pilgrimage celebration. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Altar servers at the 2025 Blumenfeld pilgrimage. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)Celebrants at the 2025 Blumenfeld pilgrimage were (left to right) Fr. Daniel Malone of Swift Current; Fr. Francis Appiah-Kubi of Kindersley, Marengo, Eston and Eatonia; Fr. Conrad Chidi Emerenini of Maple Creek; and Fr. Prince Owusu Sarpong of Fox Valley, Leader, Liebenthal, and Richmound, along with Deacon Bill Thibault of Maple Creek. Mass was held indoors in the historic Sts. Peter and Paul Church this year, rather than the outdoor grotto, given windy conditions. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)The pilgrimage would-up with a supper. (Photo by Crystal Bosch)
