By the term shrine is understood a church or other sacred place to which numerous members of the faithful make pilgrimage for a special reason of piety, with the approval of the local ordinary. - Canon 1230 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 the Eucharist and of penance, and the cultivation of approved forms of popular piety. - Canon 1234

Adele was a secular Franciscan who wore a religious habit and lived as a nun but had not professed vows.

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Q: What order of nuns assisted Adele in her mission?

Adele, a Third Order Franciscan, was assisted by a group of companions who joined her as a Tertiary Franciscans.

Q: How did Adele damage her eye?

We don't know for sure, but there is speculation that Adele suffered the loss of her right eye due to an accident with lye at a young age.

Q: Has a cause been opened for Adele Brise yet?

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 Champion, in the hope that, with prayers answered, a cause may later be opened for canonization.

Q: Does the Shrine offer marriages, baptisms, or funerals?

While the Shrine is a place for prayer, reflection, and celebration of life, it does not offer marriages, baptisms, or funerals on site. The Shrine is not a parish and reserves those rites to the worshiping community of parishes.

Q: Are there tours available?

In order to maintain a peaceful and quiet atmosphere for all visitors, the Shrine does not conduct tours. However, we do have self-guided brochures in both English and Spanish, with a map and description of all grotto sites and places of interest on the grounds. To find, visit our visitor resources page . In addition, our Historical Center features the Shine’s story as a video that plays continuously through the day. History Talks can be scheduled as part of pilgrimage group’s itinerary for a nominal fee.

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