A project of A Catholic Evangelization Ministry Architectural rendering of the Shroud of Turin Visitor Center exterior 7680 Joe Newton, San Antonio, TX 78251 Phone: (210) 521-3377 Fax: (210) 521-0288 PilgrimCenterOfHope.org Bishops’ General Endorsements for the Pilgrim Center of Hope Most Rev. Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S. (Archbishop, San Antonio) Your financial gift to the Pilgrim Center of Hope will allow it to continue to reach out with an authentic spirit of evangelization and love. I ask you to prayerfully consider a donation to this ministry so that it can prepare those who hear God’s call to share the source of their joy and hope, Jesus Christ, with those who are in such great need of the hope He gives. Most Rev. Jose H. Gomez (Archbishop, Los Angeles, CA) Please consider a financial gift to help sustain this ministry that has such a remarkable record of success in Catholic evangelization. Your donation will help to continue the good work begun by Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox. We ask your prayerful support for the Pilgrim Center of Hope, so that they will, through the Grace of God, prepare laborers for the Lord’s great harvest. Most Rev. Patricio F. Flores (Archbishop Emeritus, San Antonio) Vatican II has challenged the laity to unite with the clergy in a new evangelization that will bring hope to the world in which we live. I have given my blessing to this Apostolate. Please be generous in your financial support of this well-needed ministry. This type of evangelization is much needed these days. Shroud of Turin Visitor Center Help make this facility a reality in 2016! Visitor Center Exhibition Cost An educational, historical and evangelization “Who Is the Man of the Shroud?” is the Cost estimate for the 13,677 square foot Center that will offer a lasting impact on families, official exhibition about the Shroud of Turin, Shroud of Turin Visitor Center, including students, and individuals. currently located in eight cities internationally. construction and all related costs: A Center to transform lives with hope. This same exhibition has been donated $4,300,000.00. What will this be? A building of 13,677 square feet located on the 6.8 acre property of the Pilgrim Center of Hope, that will serve as a Shroud of Turin Visitor Center: • Conference room seating 200 persons • Adjoining chapel • Reception area • Work spaces • Small gift shop providing evangelization materials • Lite kitchen • Restrooms • Storage space • Courtyard • Outdoor area conducive for spiritual reflection • Parking for buses and vehicles Why is it necessary? • Provides a place for groups visiting the Shroud Exhibition to gather and reflect • Chapel for pilgrims to attend Mass and pray • Conference space which is greatly needed for the Pilgrim Center of Hope ministry • Facility for presentations and faith formation gatherings • Space available to serve archdiocesan events Online at ShroudSA.com to the Pilgrim Center of Hope and needs a permanent home. Some of the Exhibition Items: • Exact replica of the Shroud of Turin • Life-size statue of the Man of the Shroud lying in repose • Replicas of crown of thorns, crucifixion nails, Roman flagrum, and Roman lancea Cost Estimate: Byrne Construction Services Ryan Avila Project Manager Architects: Seventh Generation Design, Inc. • Touchable reproduction of the Shroud linen Scott and Pam Carpenter • Life-size lenticular image of the Shroud Principal Architects photographic negative images • Model of Christ’s tomb • Detailed photos of wound areas in color and black-and-white Gonzalez Newell Bender, Inc. Francisco D. Gonzalez Principal Architect • Timeline maps of Shroud history • Photos of the 1978 official Shroud investigation • ...and more. Help us make this facility a reality in 2016. Consider a legacy for your family in memory of a loved one, a monthly gift, or a one-time generous gift. Please contact Deacon Tom or Mary Jane Fox, Pilgrim Center of Hope Directors, to discuss your contribution: (210) 521-3377. Sponsorship Packets are available. Make checks payable to: Pilgrim Center of Hope. Pilgrim Center of Hope is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization sustained by personal donations. Your gifts are tax-deductible.
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