New Shrine in New Prague, Minnesota
Photos by Pamela Sherlock
On April 1, 2022, on the centenary of the transitus of Blessed Karl, a permanent relic shrine to Blessed Karl was dedicated at Saint John the Evangelist Church in New Prague, Minnesota. The shrine features a 1st class relic of Blessed Karl along with a period lithograph from ca. 1916. Both the relic and image are housed in a new shrine lovingly fashioned from antique wood furniture. A book of favors is available where the faithful can not only write prayer intentions, but note favors recieved. With the new shrine, the community is pleased to continue sharing devotion to Blessed Karl with all parishioners and visitors to the church and area.
The City of New Prague is a growing community located 45 miles southwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The population is approximately 7,500 which is a 60 percent increase over the past 10 years. New Prague has a unique location being 45 minutes southwest of the Twin Cities that allows convenient access to big city benefits with small-town charm.
Click to learn more about Saint John the Evangelist Church where the Shrine is located.