Welcome to the Kateri Shrine of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. We are a group of lay people attempting to build a shrine in honor of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawk. Our goal is to reach out to those who hold a special place in their heart for Kateri. That they may follow along our path as we develop a world-class shrine. Through her intercession, a former parishioner and fellow Native American, was healed of cancer _____. Her name was Opal Rector and her introduction to Blessed Kateri gave her ____ more years of healthful living and brought her back into the Church. Opal passed away on May __, 2002. It was her desire to have a shrine honoring the Lily of the Mohawk in her hometown of Pawhuska. We invite you to explore this site and discover the beautiful memorial we are building in hopes of furthering Kateri’s canonization cause and providing a venue for others to witness her glory. We hope you enjoy your visit. Prayer to the Lily of the Mohawks Blessed Kateri, You are revered as the Mystic of the American wilderness. Though orphaned at the age of four, And left with a scarred face and Damaged eyesight from illness, You were esteemed among the Mohawk tribe. When you asked to be baptized a Christian You subjected yourself To abuse by your people And were forced to run away. You endured many trials, but Still flowered in prayer and holiness, Dedicating yourself totally to Christ. I ask you to be my spiritual guide Along my journey through life. Through your intercession, I pray that I may always be loyal To my faith in all things. Amen Feast Day: July 14 Prayer for Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha “O God, who, among the many marvels of Your grace in the New World, did cause to blossom on the banks of the Mohawk and of the St. Lawrence, the pure and tender lily, Kateri Tekakwitha, grant we beseech You, the favor we beg through her intercession, that this young lover of Jesus and His cross may soon be counted among the Saints of Holy Mother Church, and that our hearts may be enkindled with a stronger desire to imitate her innocence and her faith. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.”