About the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion

Located in Champion, Wisconsin, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion is the first and only Marian Apparition Site in the United States approved by the authority of the Catholic Church. The Shrine covers the peace-filled holy ground where Mary, the mother of Jesus, appeared to a Belgian immigrant woman named Adele Brise on October 9, 1859, identifying herself as “The Queen of Heaven who prays for the conversion of sinners.” Six years after the 2010 decree of authenticity was made, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops designated the site in Champion as a National Shrine.

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For media-related questions, please email media@championshrine.org

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The Today Show

Hear Nancy’s story as she encounters a healing of her Tumors after visiting Champion Shrine.

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EWTN

Explore with the Miracle Hunter – Champion
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National Catholic Register

150 Years Ago, the Great Chicago Fire Raged — and Our Lady of Good Help Worked a Miracle.

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For media-related questions or to arrange an interview with the National Shrine’s experts, please email media@championshrine.org or call 920-866-2571 ext. 111.