Assumption Feast Day Mass and Eucharistic Procession
Event Details
Assumption Mass & Eucharistic 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 Eucharistic 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
| 9:00 a.m. | Café & Gift Shop Opens |
| 9:00 a.m. | Sacrament of Confession Begins in Apparition Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Café & Gift Shop Closes for Mass – will reopen after procession |
| 11:00 a.m. | Large Indoor/Outdoor Mass in Mother of Mercy Hall with Cardinal James Michael Harvey and Bishop David Ricken |
| 12:30 p.m. | Eucharistic Rosary Procession |
| 1:00 p.m. | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Begins in Chapel |
| 1:15 p.m. | Picnic Lunch Begins |
| 2:00 p.m. | Enrollment in the Confraternities of the Rosary and Brown Scapular in Mother of Mercy Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. | Confession Time and Picnic Lunch Ends |
| 3:00 p.m. | Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction in Chapel |
| 3:15 p.m. | Blessing of Religious Articles in Chapel after Chaplet |
| 3:20 p.m. | Coast to Coast Rosary in Chapel – the beginning of the 54-day rosary novena for our nation (ending on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary) |
| 4:00 p.m. | Gift Shop & Cafe Closes |