Great Day of Prayer for the Beatification of Therese Neumann

The Pilgrimage Site of Konnersreuth

Konnersreuth in the Tirschenreuth district of the Upper Palatinate is inextricably linked with the name Therese Neumann. The farmer (1898–1962), who became known as a stigmatist, attracted numerous believers during her lifetime; to this day, many thousands of pilgrims visit the town, the Resl House, and the Therese Neumann Museum every year. In 2005, Bishop Gerhard Ludwig Müller opened the beatification process for the "Servant of God" for the Catholic Church.

The Great Day of Prayer

The Great Day of Prayer is the central spiritual occasion of the year in Konnersreuth. The parish of St. Laurentius invites you to pray together for the beatification of Therese Neumann. The day follows a fixed schedule: In the afternoon, the Stations of the Cross begin, followed by prayer services in the parish church and opportunities for confession. In the evening, the Rosary and a solemn Pontifical Mass lead to the climax; in past years, the retired Archbishop Ludwig Schick, among others, celebrated the service. The church is regularly filled to capacity on this occasion.

Candlelight Procession to the Grave

The most impressive moment is the evening candlelight procession from the parish church to Therese Neumann's grave and back to the fountain on Therese-Neumann-Platz. Further prayer services in the church continue until midnight. Pilgrimage groups from Germany and abroad, including regularly from the Netherlands, participate; numerous priests and religious also accompany the day.

Lived Popular Piety in the Upper Palatinate

The Great Day of Prayer is an expression of a living pilgrimage tradition in the state of Bavaria. Those who participate experience the deeply rooted popular piety of the Upper Palatinate and the ongoing interest in one of the region's most famous religious figures. The Resl House and the Therese Neumann Museum also invite deeper reflection.