The world-famous International Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be on display at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Sturgeon Bay on Wednesday. On Tuesday, it visited Stella Maris Parish in Egg Harbor and is on a Fatima Tour For Peace throughout the United States this year.  The statue was sculpted by Jose Thedim, considered the Michelangelo of Portugal, and has been traveling internationally since 1947.  The purpose of a Pilgrim Virgin Statue tour is to introduce people to Our Lady’s message of hope, peace, and salvation.  Parishioner and Green Bay Diocesan Division Secretary of the Blue Army Suzi O’Hern says Wednesday’s opening ceremony at 7:45 a.m. begins with a procession and mass at 8:20 a.m. with St. John Bosco students in attendance.

The statue will be displayed at Corpus Christi Church until 6 p.m., with Knights of Columbus members standing guard throughout the day.  St. Mary’s Church in Algoma will host the International Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima on Thursday from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.