Did you know the only approved Marian apparition in the U.S. happened in a “wild country” in Wisconsin? Father Tony Stephens joins us to share the incredible life of Servant of God Adele Brice.
In 1859, the Virgin Mary appeared to a young Belgian immigrant named Adele Brice with a mission: “Teach the children what they need to know for salvation.” Today, The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion stands as a testament to that encounter.
In this interview, we explore Adele’s “heroic virtue,” her miraculous protection during the deadliest wildfire in American history, and the official opening of her cause for sainthood. Father Tony explains why Adele is like a “sunflower” of faith—hardy, obedient, and always turning toward the Son.
Key Highlights:
-The Only One: Understanding the significance of the United States’ only Vatican-approved apparition.
-The 1871 Peshtigo Fire: The chilling story of how Adele led a night-long Rosary while flames surrounded the chapel, only for rain to fall at dawn.
-A Different Kind of Beauty: Why Adele’s physical scarring didn’t stop her from reflecting the radiant love of Christ.
-The Road to Sainthood: An inside look at the theological and historical commissions currently investigating her life.