Saints of America
In celebration of the 250th birthday of our nation, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion will host a special novena dedicated to praying for the United States, seeking Our Lady’s intercession for unity, holiness, and renewal across our land.
As part of this historic observance, the Shrine will present a first-of-its-kind Carlo Acutis-inspired exhibit honoring the holy men and women of America Saints, Blesseds, Venerables, and Servants of God who have shaped our faith and serve as powerful examples of Christian virtue.
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American Saints Exhibit highlighting each individual’s life, virtues, and legacy
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Speakers & Guilds to learn more about the Causes
- Novena for Our Nation praying for our country
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Relics of multiple American Saints and Blesseds made available for veneration
This spiritual initiative invites all pilgrims to join in prayer for our country, to draw inspiration from those who have gone before us, and to renew our commitment to living lives of holiness. Igniting a new generation of saints for America.
Pray for Our Nation | July 1–9
We need prayer now more than ever.
Join us at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, the first and only approved Marian apparition site in the United States, for a powerful Novena for Our Nation (July 1–9).
By signing up, you commit to pray with us each day. We’ll send the novena prayer directly to your email so you can stay united with thousands across the country.
Why join this novena?
- Pray for the United States during this joyful celebration
- Grow deeper in faith and daily devotion
- Entrust our nation to Jesus through Mary
- Be part of a nationwide movement of prayer
Who Will Be On-Site?
We are currently working with more than 70 different causes, shrines, and guilds to participate in this project.
As soon as their on-site dates are confirmed, we will add them to this webpage.
Adele Brice
July 1-9
Sister Annella Zervas
July 3-5
Bishop Baraga
July 3-5
Charlene Richard
July 1-3
St Damien of Molokai
July 3-5
Sister Ida Peterfy
July 3-5
Father Joseph Verbis Lafleur
July 4-5
Father Joseph Walijewski
July 1-9
Mother Maria Kaupas
July 6-8
Brother Marinus
July 3-5
Nicholas Black Elk
July 3-5
Rhoda Wise
July 2-3
Shreveport Martyrs
July 1-4
Father Vincent Capodanno
July 3-5
Anticipated Schedule
Resources
Catholic Saints of America Flyer
8.5x11 Flyer - English
Novena English
Novena Prayer Card
Novena Spanish
Tarjeta de Oración de la Novena
The Event in the News
Our Sunday Visitor
Catholic Vote
Catholic Saints of America FAQs
Questions?
Questions related to this Event?
Contact: Kim May at kmay@championshrine.org
