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Sioux City, Iowa: Trinity Heights: Giant Jesus and Mary

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Aluminum Virgin Mary

We saw a giant [stainless steel] statue of the Virgin Maryon a hilltop in Sioux City. It is apparently part of a new religious center that purports to house a life-size replica of the Last Supper. We were chicken to go in and see it, however, since all we saw entering were little blue-haired ladies. There was quite a bit of construction going on and more attractions are promised at the site. The giant statue looks very cheaply done.

[Marsha, 04/18/1998]

The two-ton, 30-foot tall statue is "Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of Peace." Erected on December 16, 1992, after years of prayer and donation that started in the early 80s. Every day a group of the faithful would gather at the site (before they owned it), and pray the Rosary. Miraculous happenings allowed them to purchase the land at a fraction of its true value. In 1991, they were just about to begin praying when they heard of the United Airlines plane that would be coming in for a crash landing in Sioux FCity. They believe their pre-emptive praying helped -- of 296 passengers, only 112 died. The Trinity Heights plan called for a large wood sculpture of The Last Supper, and a statue of Jesus placed on a hill west of Mary. We have a booklet on file outlining ways to help the Queen of Peace project: You can sponsor a prayer station bench, add a memorial plaque, or name an evergreen tree.

Trinity Heights: Giant Jesus and Mary

Address:
2509 33rd St., Sioux City, IA
Directions:
I-29 exit 147A. Head north on Floyd Blvd for three miles, then turn left onto 33rd St. Trinity Heights is just up the street, on the right.
Hours:
Grounds daily 7am-dusk; gift shop M-Sa 10-4, Su 12-4. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
712-239-8670
Admission:
Free.
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