A Humble Place of Peace
Lourdes, Fatima, Guadalupe and Champion are all part of a select group of places worldwide where the Blessed Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared.
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wisconsin, is the first and only approved Marian Apparition site in the United States and Canada. It covers and preserves the peace-filled grounds where Mary, the mother of Jesus, appeared to Adele Brise in 1859, identifying herself as “The Queen of Heaven who prays for the conversion of sinners.”
Our Mission
To continue the gospel mission of Jesus Christ by responding to Mary’s call to Adele Brise to foster conversion, teach the children and minister to the sick and old.
In a spirit of humility and simplicity, the Shrine is:
- A welcoming sanctuary of peace inviting all to grow in their relationship with Her Son, Jesus
- A destination for pilgrims who seek healing of mind, body, and soul
- An environment that fosters the teaching of the Catholic faith to children and adults
- A place to encounter Jesus in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick, for the salvation of all throughout the world
At shrines, the means of salvation are to be supplied more abundantly to the faithful by diligent proclamation of the word of God, the suitable promotion of liturgical life especially through the celebration of Eucharist and of penance, and the cultivation of approved forms of popular piety. –Canon 1234
Daily Schedule & Devotions
LOCATION
4047 Chapel Dr
New Franken, WI 54229
GROUNDS
Daily: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
HISTORY CENTER
Daily (May-October): 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Daily (November-April): 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
GIFT SHOP
Daily: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
MASS
Daily & Sunday: 11 a.m.
Tuesday & Saturday: Additional Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday: Additional Mass at 5:45 p.m.
Sunday (May-Oct): Additional Mass at 8:30 a.m.
CONFESSION
Daily: 10 a.m., after 11 a.m. Mass, & 2 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:15 a.m. (Following 8:30 a.m. Mass)
DEVOTIONALS
Rosary: Daily | 10:30 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: Daily | 12 – 3 p.m.
Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Daily | 3 p.m.
Eucharistic Rosary Procession: Sunday (May-Oct) | 12:15 p.m.
Family Holy Hour & Guided Lectio Divina: Sunday (Nov-Apr) | 12:15 p.m.
Family Rosary: Sunday | 10:30 a.m. (Livestreamed)
Sacred Heart Devotions: First Friday of Month |
After 11 a.m. Mass
Fatima Devotions: First Saturday of Month |
After 8:30 a.m. Mass
Eucharistic Healing Prayer Service: Last Saturday of Month | After 11 a.m. Mass
Upcoming Events at a Glance
december
04dec10:30 am11:00 amSunday Family Rosary at Champion Shrine
Event Details
Sunday Family Rosary at Champion Shrine Make Christ the center of your family life with guidance from the
Event Details
Make Christ the center of your family life with guidance from the Holy Mother at the place where she appeared in America. Give your family Our Lady’s most powerful spiritual tool, the Rosary, and gather together at home or on-site here at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, WI to pray the Rosary together. If you would like to join us online, go to https://championshrine.org/pray/#live. or our Facebook Page. The Rosary will begin at 10:30 am each Sunday!
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am - 11:00 am
09dec9:00 am1:00 pmAdele Brise Day - Mass with Anointing of the Sick
Event Details
The anniversary day of the apparition of Our Lady to Adele is celebrated every month on the 9th. Commonly known as Adele Brise Day, the National Shrine will hold Mass
Event Details
- 10:30 am – Rosary
- 11:00 am – Mass
- Following Mass – Anointing of the Sick
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
10dec6:00 am10:00 amRorate Caeli Mass and Breakfast
Event Details
Rorate Caeli Saturday, December 10- 2022 Join the National Shrine in Champion for its celebration of the Rorate Caeli Mass, an ancient liturgy honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary! The event begins
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Rorate Caeli Saturday, December 10- 2022
Join the National Shrine in Champion for its celebration of the Rorate Caeli Mass, an ancient liturgy honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary! The event begins in the darkness of the morning and, as Mass is celebrated in Candlelight, the Sun rises and illumines the chapel. The Rosary will be prayed together
after mass, with breakfast and a special Advent reflection by the Fathers of Mercy to follow.
The Breakfast following Mass is a time to invite your loved ones and treat them to a special Advent meal. To host a table for breakfast, please contact kciha@championshrine.org. You may also attend as an individual.
6:30 am Mass
7:30 am Rosary
8:15 am Breakfast
9:15 am Advent Reflection by Fathers of Mercy
10:00 am Closing
Hosting a Table
If you would like to host a table by inviting family and friends (8 to 10 people) – please email kciha@championshrine.org by December 3rd.
$50.00 per table.
Breakfast Table Theme
If interested in hosting a table, we encourage you to decorate it with this
year’s theme!
This Year’s Theme: Candles!
If wishing to attend on your own – a $5.00 fee per person is appreciated. Please register by email to kciha@championshrine.org by December 3rd!
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 am - 10:00 am
10dec10:00 am1:00 pmAmerica's Mary Author Book Signing
Event Details
OSV’s Newest Book America’s Mary is out now! Author Marge Steinhage Fenelon will be at Champion Shrine on Saturday, December 10, to sign her newest book and meet pilgrims! America’s
Event Details
OSV’s Newest Book America’s Mary is out now! Author Marge Steinhage Fenelon will be at Champion Shrine on Saturday, December 10, to sign her newest book and meet pilgrims! America’s Mary will be available for purchase in Champion Shrine’s Gift Shop.
Author Signing Locations:
- 10-11:00 – In Mother of Mercy Hall
- Noon-1 – In 1885 Schoolhouse
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
11dec10:30 am11:00 amSunday Family Rosary at Champion Shrine
Event Details
Sunday Family Rosary at Champion Shrine Make Christ the center of your family life with guidance from the
Event Details
Make Christ the center of your family life with guidance from the Holy Mother at the place where she appeared in America. Give your family Our Lady’s most powerful spiritual tool, the Rosary, and gather together at home or on-site here at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, WI to pray the Rosary together. If you would like to join us online, go to https://championshrine.org/pray/#live. or our Facebook Page. The Rosary will begin at 10:30 am each Sunday!
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am - 11:00 am
17dec(dec 17)7:00 am25(dec 25)7:00 pmNovena for the Nativity of the Lord
Event Details
Novena for the Nativity of Our Lord The Novena for the Nativity of Our Lord brings pilgrims together
Event Details
The Novena for the Nativity of Our Lord brings pilgrims together for nine days of prayer in honor of our Lord’s birth. Pray with us on site at Champion during our daily Mass, or join us in prayer remotely. You can request Novena prayer cards for your intentions or the intentions of others by calling 920-866-2571 and you can sign up to receive the daily prayer by email for the Novena for the Nativity of the Lord, by going to: https://championshrine.org/novenas/
The daily Novena prayer is also provided below:
Prayer to Our Lady of Good Help
O Dear Lady of Good Help, you revealed yourself as the Queen of Heaven to your servant Adele. You gave her a mission to pray for the conversion of sinners, to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to others and to prepare the children for the reception of the sacraments. I trust that as you called Adele to holiness, you are calling me, in my station in life, to live a holy life, devoted to Jesus Christ with the help of your maternal love. I bring before you now my worries and anxieties. I abandon my attachments to them and place them at your feet. I ask you to hear the deepest longings of my heart as I pray most earnestly for: ________________ (your intention). Dear Lady, you told Adele and you say to all of us “Do not be afraid; I will help you.” Help me now as I place this intention with complete confidence and trust. Amen.
Our Father,
Hail Mary,
Glory Be,
Our Lady of Good Help, pray for us.
Time
17 (Saturday) 7:00 am - 25 (Sunday) 7:00 pm
17dec11:00 pm2:00 pmSpecial Mass with Eucharistic Healing Prayer Service & Anointing December 17
Event Details
Inspired by the Masses with Eucharistic Healing Prayer Services held at Champion Shrine by the late Father Ubald Rugirangoga, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help continues the
Event Details
Inspired by the Masses with Eucharistic Healing Prayer Services held at Champion Shrine by the late Father Ubald Rugirangoga, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help continues the special Masses every last Saturday of the month. Order of the Day is as follows:
8:30 AM Saturday Mass
9:15 AM Confession
10 AM Confession
10:30 AM Group Rosary in the Mother of Mercy Hall
11:00 Special Last Saturday Mass, Mother of Mercy Hall
12 PM Eucharistic Healing Prayer Service with Anointing of the Sick
1 PM Complimentary post healing service luncheon offered for those attending Eucharistic Healing Prayer Service, hosted by the Green Bay-area Sovereign Military Order of Malta*
2 PM Confession
3 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy
*subject to change or cancellation
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 pm - 2:00 pm
18dec10:30 am11:00 amSunday Family Rosary at Champion Shrine
Event Details
Sunday Family Rosary at Champion Shrine Make Christ the center of your family life with guidance from the
Event Details
Make Christ the center of your family life with guidance from the Holy Mother at the place where she appeared in America. Give your family Our Lady’s most powerful spiritual tool, the Rosary, and gather together at home or on-site here at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, WI to pray the Rosary together. If you would like to join us online, go to https://championshrine.org/pray/#live. or our Facebook Page. The Rosary will begin at 10:30 am each Sunday!
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am - 11:00 am
24decAll DayHoliday Schedule for Shrine
Event Details
December 24: Gift Shop Closed All Day 10-10:45 am – Confessions 10:30 am – Rosary 11:00 am – Mass 11:59 pm / 12:00 am – Midnight Mass for Christmas *
Event Details
December 24:
Gift Shop Closed All Day
10-10:45 am – Confessions
10:30 am – Rosary
11:00 am – Mass
11:59 pm / 12:00 am – Midnight Mass for Christmas
* Please note that there will not be Noon-3 pm Adoration, 2 pm Confessions, or 3 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet
Time
All Day (Saturday)
25dec8:00 am5:00 pmFeast Day Relic Veneration of St. Anastasia
Event Details
St. Anastasia’s Feast Day is on December 25. In honor of her life and witness, the National Shrine will bring her relic from the Apparition Oratory to the Apparition Chapel
Event Details
St. Anastasia’s Feast Day is on December 25. In honor of her life and witness, the National Shrine will bring her 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 her Feast Day!
Time
(Sunday) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
25dec10:30 am11:00 amSunday Family Rosary at Champion Shrine
Event Details
Sunday Family Rosary at Champion Shrine Make Christ the center of your family life with guidance from the
Event Details
Make Christ the center of your family life with guidance from the Holy Mother at the place where she appeared in America. Give your family Our Lady’s most powerful spiritual tool, the Rosary, and gather together at home or on-site here at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, WI to pray the Rosary together. If you would like to join us online, go to https://championshrine.org/pray/#live. or our Facebook Page. The Rosary will begin at 10:30 am each Sunday!
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am - 11:00 am
25decAll DayHoliday Schedule for Shrine
Event Details
December 25: Gift Shop Closed All Day 12:00 am – Christmas Eve Midnight Mass 10-10:45 am – Confessions 10:30 am – Rosary 11:00 am – Mass * Please note that
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December 25:
Gift Shop Closed All Day
12:00 am – Christmas Eve Midnight Mass
10-10:45 am – Confessions
10:30 am – Rosary
11:00 am – Mass
* Please note that there will not be Noon-3 pm Adoration, 2 pm Confessions, or 3 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet
Time
All Day (Sunday)
27dec8:00 am3:00 pmFeast Day Relic Veneration of St. John the Evangelist
Event Details
St. John the Evangelist’s Feast Day is December 27. In honor of his life and witness, the National Shrine will bring his relic from the Apparition Oratory to the Apparition
Event Details
St. John the Evangelist’s Feast Day is December 27. 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!
Time
(Tuesday) 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
31decAll DayHoliday Schedule for Shrine
Event Details
December 31: Gift Shop Closed All Day 10-10:45 am – Confessions 10:30 am – Rosary 11:00 am – Mass * Please note that there will not be Last Saturday Eucharistic
Event Details
December 31:
Gift Shop Closed All Day
10-10:45 am – Confessions
10:30 am – Rosary
11:00 am – Mass
* Please note that there will not be Last Saturday Eucharistic Healing Service, Noon-3 pm Adoration, 2 pm Confessions, or 3 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Shrine Grounds
Oratory
The Chapel
The Grottos
Gift Shop
Rosary Walk & Stations
History Center
Mother of Mercy Hall
1885 Schoolhouse Café
Top FAQs
Please see our Daily Schedule for all Shrine events.
While the Shrine does host year-round activities and events, some of its most popular include the Walk to Mary in May, Assumption Day (August 15), and the Anniversary of the Miracle of the Fire (October 8 and 9).
For an up-to-date schedule of our year-round events, click HERE.
To date, there has not been a cause opened for the canonization of Adele Brise, the visionary to whom the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared. Pilgrims, in their time of need, are encouraged to ask for the intercession of Adele Brise with Our Lady of Good Help, in the hope that, with prayers answered, a cause may later be opened for canonization.
There are many ways to support the Shrine, both in-person and from your home. The Shrine accepts monetary donations through its Memorial Brick Program, Good Helper Program, Candle Lighting Program, and through general donations via cash, check, or online.
Those looking to support the Shrine by bringing a greater awareness to its mission can become an Ambassador. Through these resources, anyone can share upcoming events and happenings with one’s own parish and community.
If looking for on-site opportunities, the Shrine always is looking for volunteers who can either help regularly around the grounds or during special events. To learn more, visit our Volunteer Page.
Finally, the Shrine asks for your prayers to further its mission and Our Lady’s message to the whole world.
The Shrine is always looking for volunteers to assist in its everyday needs and at large events. From helping at the gift shop to driving golf carts during its October 8th celebrations, volunteers of all ages and skill level are appreciated.
To become a volunteer, you can either fill out our online volunteer interest form or contact our volunteer coordinator by emailing volunteer@championshrine.org or calling 920-866-2571×123.
