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‘Gather the children’: Lincoln Legatus pilgrims visit Wisconsin’s Marian shrines
When Our Lady appeared to a young Belgian immigrant in the Wisconsin woods in 1859, she gave her a plain command: “Gather the children in this wild country and
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How LA Catholics are Bringing Attention to a Little-Known Marian Shrine in Wisconsin
In 2019, Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay wanted to establish a Medical Association for the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin, the only Church-approved
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Our Lady of Champion: Fr. Tony Stephens on the Shrine’s Story and Mission: Holy Family Radio Interview
In this interview, Fr. Tony Stephens, CPM, Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, shares his journey to the priesthood and the remarkable story of Our
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Faith and History Unite: Catholic Saints of America Exhibit and Novena July 1-9 Honor U.S. 250th Anniversary First-of-its-kind Carlo Acutis-inspired exhibit will honor the holy men
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Each spring, thousands of people gather in Northeast Wisconsin for an experience rooted in faith, reflection, and community. Known as “America’s Mini-Camino,” Walk to Mary has grown into one
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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
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(CFN) A new development in the Catholic Church’s recognition of holiness is underway in Wisconsin, as Bishop David L. Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay has officially opened
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(Aleteia) Many dream of walking the famed Camino de Santiago in Spain, but did you know there is a “mini-Camino” here in the U.S.? The annual Walk to Mary in Wisconsin
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(Catholic Vote) At the site of the only approved Marian apparition in the United States, Catholics will gather this summer to celebrate the saints and holy men and women
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(OSV News) — Drawing inspiration from St. Carlo Acutis, a national shrine in Wisconsin is inviting Catholics to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States this summer by
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Record Number of Pilgrims Expected for “America’s Mini-Camino,” the 22-mile, 13th Annual Walk to Mary on May 2 More than 10,000 pilgrims are expected
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CHAMPION (WLUK) -- A life-sized statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe is making a stop in Northeast Wisconsin on its international tour. The statue, which is based at the
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A life-sized statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe will visit The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion next month as part of a worldwide tour. The traveling Madre Peregrina (or “Pilgrim Mother”)
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FOR RELEASE Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue from Mexico Coming to National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion March 6 – March 11 event part of worldwide tour in
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2025 Annual Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion Oct. 7-9 Includes Peshtigo Fire and Belgian Life Presentations National Novena to Our Lady of Champion
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