Loretto Chapel
According to tradition, when the architect failed to provide a way to get to the new choir loft, the architecturally-impressive spiral staircase was built by St. Joseph himself.
Sanctuary of Chimayo
A miraculous crucifix appearing in a field resulted in the construction of a chapel on this spot. The hole where the crucifix appeared is said to contain dirt that has healing properties similar to the water at Lourdes. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine annually, which, according to Catholic World Report, makes it the most popular pilgrimage site in the United States.
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Loretto Chapel
According to tradition, when the architect failed to provide a way to get to the new choir loft, the architecturally-impressive spiral staircase was built by St. Joseph himself.
Sanctuary of Chimayo
A miraculous crucifix appearing in a field resulted in the construction of a chapel on this spot. The hole where the crucifix appeared is said to contain dirt that has healing properties similar to the water at Lourdes. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine annually, which, according to Catholic World Report, makes it the most popular pilgrimage site in the United States.