2025 is going to be a banner year for the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit (NSTE)

First, NSTE is proud to announce a partnership with internationally renowned sculptor Timothy Schmalz. He is creating a Shroud of Turin "Emergence" sculpture that is destined to be world-famous, as are his "Homeless Jesus" series and "Angels Unawares" — the life-sized immigrant boat sculpture prominently located in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square since 2019.

A cast of "Emergence" will be displayed at the NSTE's permanent home in downtown D.C. when the Lord reveals the location and your donations open the doors. You can help make this happen! Shown below is Tim's "rough sketch," but stay tuned for this sketch to "emerge."

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Second, NSTE and Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, are exploring opportunities to collaborate and develop new engagements. The goal is to bring more people to an encounter with Jesus through the Shroud. Franciscan Univ. is a premier, influential Catholic-centered institution. In February, they are opening a "campus" in Washington, D.C. Our collaboration with Franciscan Univ is timely because, in August 2024, there was an unprecedented explosion of favorable Shroud news in the secular media. This "Shroud burst" amplified what was already a surge of interest attributed to the cloth's numerous mysterious properties, which fascinate scientists, believers, and non-believers.

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Third, the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit's life-sized Shroud of Turin replica will be displayed at Pope John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., during their exhibit that opens on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and closes on Holy Saturday, April 19. The exhibit is titled "Lord, You Could Not Love Me More: Saint John Paul II  and the Shroud of Turin." More information will be posted soon.

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Fourth, the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit will have an exhibit booth and sponsor a breakfast table at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast and surrounding events on Feb. 27 -28 in Washington, D.C. More details to come.

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Fifth, the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit is a sponsor partner for a major international Shroud conference in St. Louis, Missouri, from July 30 to August 3. 

The Shroud of Turin 2025 International Conference and Symposium is happening at the beautiful Augustine Institute in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

The conference offers scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts a unique opportunity to delve into the latest research, historical insights, and scientific studies on the enigmatic Shroud of Turin. Sessions are led by some of the world’s top Shroud experts, presenting thought-provoking and interactive content across various disciplines, including science, philosophy, and theology. 

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More to come! Stay tuned! With your prayers and the Lord's hand upon us, 2025 will be a banner year for the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit! We pray this year is when we will find our permanent home.