The sanctuary's history begins in 1542 when Father Miguel de Bologna, a Spanish priest, brought a statue of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception to the village of what is now known as San Juan de Los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico.  The young daughter of an itinerant acrobat, slipped on some knives and was mortally wounded.  Her parents brought her body for burial to the chapel of Our Lady of San Juan.  The wife of the custodian of the Chapel prayed for her life and the child was healed. This began the pilgrimages to the Patroness San Juan de los Lagos. This sculpture is highly detailed and hand painted. Made of a durable stone and resin composition this is a high-end statue that makes a wonderful gift or tribute to the Virgin Mary.