Join us for the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the evening before this holy day of obligation. The Mass will be celebrated at 5:45 PM in the Chapel, honoring Mary’s glorious assumption into heaven. All are welcome to participate in this beautiful liturgy.

August 15 | 11  am Assumption Feast Day Mass and Eucharistic Procession

Join us for the Feast Day Mass of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Mother of Mercy Hall (indoor/outdoor prayer venue) on-site at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion. While additional outdoor seating will be available, please bring your lawn chairs for any additional seating needs.  The main Feast Day Mass will be held at 11 AM CDT with a Eucharistic Rosary Procession to follow at 12:15 pm. After the Procession, picnic lunch items will be offered to celebrate the day with family and friends in the peaceful environment offered by the Shrine.

Main Celebrant: TBD

If you are a knight of Columbus with current regalia, you are invited to participate in the honor guard for the event, subject to commander in charge. Please contact kofc1197honorguard@gmail.com.

Schedule of Events

Assumption Mass & Marian Procession

August 15 | 11  am

Join us for the Feast Day Mass celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Mother of Mercy Hall, the beautiful indoor/outdoor prayer venue located on-site at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion. Although there will be outdoor seating, we encourage guests to also bring their own lawn chairs to accommodate any extra seating needs.

The highlight of the day will be the main Feast Day Mass, which will begin promptly at 11:00 AM CDT. Afterwards a reverent Rosary Procession at 12:15 PM. Following the Procession, all are invited to stay and enjoy picnic lunch items as we celebrate this special holy day. Together with family and friends, you’ll be able to relax and reflect in the peaceful, prayerful environment the Shrine graciously offers.

Main Celebrant: The Most Reverend Archbishop Jeffrey Grob, Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Biography: Archbishop Jeffrey Grob was appointed Archbishop of Milwaukee by Pope Francis on November 4, 2024, and installed on January 14, 2025. Born in Madison and raised on a dairy farm in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, he is the only child of Bonnie and the late Gerald Grob. He was ordained a priest in 1992 for the Archdiocese of Chicago, where he served in numerous pastoral, administrative, and academic roles over three decades.

Archbishop Grob holds advanced degrees in theology, canon law, and philosophy, including doctorates from St. Paul University and the University of Ottawa. His service has included roles such as Judicial Vicar, Chancellor, and Delegate to the Review Board. In 2020, he was formerly appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and ordained by Cardinal Blase Cupich. Most recently appointed Archbishop of Milwaukee where he currently serves.

His episcopal motto, “Jesus the Vine” (John 15:5), reflects his deep commitment to remaining rooted in Christ and helping others grow in communion with Him.

Schedule of Events

St. Pope Pius the X’s Feast Day is on August 21. In honor of his life and witness, the National Shrine will bring his relic from the Apparition Oratory to the Apparition Chapel for Veneration that day. Personal veneration is available for the hour before the 11 a.m. Mass.

All are welcome to attend and pray with this great Saint on his Feast Day!

St. Pius X is the patron saint of First Communicants and Pilgrims.