National of Our Lady of Good Help

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wi is the only religious site in the United States that has been approved by the Catholic as a Marian apparition site. The has deemed it worthy of belief that ’ Mother, the Blessed Mary, appeared here.

We hope you will come and be with Mary here, as well. Pray, through intercessory prayer, to her son, Jesus, at the actual site of her appearance in the apparition oratory; participate in Mass and special services at the Apparition Chapel; or immerse in quiet prayer and reflection on the grounds. You will find at Champion a reverent, humble, and peaceful place of rich Marian devotion.

The storied history of the Blessed Mother’s appearances to a young Belgium immigrant, Adele Brise, is retold to all pilgrims. We share in the mission the entrusted to Adele in 1859. Go, gather, teach, pray.

In December of 2010, after and upon review of the findings of three renowned Mariologists, the Most Rev. L. Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay, publicly declared the events, apparitions, and locutions given to Adele Brise in October 1859 exhibited the substance of supernatural character. The church confirmed these findings; as such, the apparitions have been deemed “worthy of belief.” Presently, this is the only church-approved Marian apparition site in the United States of America.

Each year, thousands of men, women and children come to Champion to experience a place for prayer and quiet reflection, rich , enjoying a sacred retreat from the busyness of life, and a humble place of worship and reverence. Champion Shrine offers many opportunities for personal connection with our Lord Jesus through the intercession of His Blessed Mother.

For more information, see website: www.ShrineofOurLadyofGoodHelp.com.

The Clustered Parishes of St. , St. and

180 S. Fremont Street, Lewiston, MN 55952, (507) 523—2428 [email protected]

Join us on a as we travel to The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help Sunday, June 18th through Monday, June 19th.

Registration Deadline with the Parish office is May 30th. Please register beforehand; it is best to get our tentative numbers in earlier for optimum arrangements.

Your costs will be Hotel accommodations, meals and shared transportation.

We have a block of rooms at a discount rate of Two Queen Beds: $78.00. Larger suites or handicap rooms are also available; you may request these when you call for reservations. Please reserve your own rooms at AmericInn Lodge & Suites, 2628 Manitowoc Rd. Green Bay, WI 54311 Ph: 920-964-0177

Hot Breakfast is included in your room. For a relaxing Sunday evening meal, we will meet at an establishment next door. Monday’s lunch will be at the Shrine.

We will post a final itinerary for both days as soon as it becomes available.

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