A Celebration of Our Lady of Champion and Her Apparitions in Champion, WI!

Join us as we commemorate the Annual Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion every October 9!

In 2023, the National Shrine received word from the Holy See’s Dicastery of Divine Worship in Rome, confirming the Shrine’s ability to celebrate a Solemnity Mass of Our Lady of Champion on the grounds of the Shrine every year. This Mass with the rank of Solemnity will take place every year on the established anniversary day of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s 2nd and 3rd apparitions to Adele Brice!

Join the National Shrine, here on the grounds where the Queen of Heaven appeared, for the Annual Solemnity Mass of Our Lady of Champion every October 9. It’s a beautiful day to honor Our Lady of Champion and her hopeful message given to Adele in Champion, WI!

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A weekend full of devotional opportunities leading up to the Solemnity!

For those looking to spend the weekend at the National Shrine leading up to the Solemnity on October 9th, there are multiple events that can further deepen your devotion to Our Blessed Mother on October 7th and 8th!

The National Novena to Our Lady of Champion begins October 1st and ends on October 9th. Sign up to receive the National Novena Prayers!

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Schedule of Events

October 7

Feast of the Holy Rosary | 11:30 am

Celebrate five years of the Shrine Rosary Confraternity and more than 20,000 members united in prayer and devotion to Our Lady.

Rosary Confraternity

October 8

Miracle of the Great Fire | 7 pm

On the anniversary of the Great Fire of 1871, thousands of candles will light the grounds, followed by all-night Adoration and hourly candlelight Rosary processions.

Light a Candle

October 9

Solemnity Day | 11:30 am

We celebrate the anniversary of Our Lady’s apparitions to Adele Brice in 1859. Observed as a Solemnity at The Shrine, this is a day of highest honor for Our Lady of Champion.

Join Novena

Belgian Heritage Day

Each year, The Shrine collaborates with the Belgian Heritage Center in Door County to host a day celebrating Belgian culture and heritage. The event features a traditional Belgian meal of booyah and pie, along with educational talks and exhibits. The day concludes at 7 p.m. with the annual Miracle of the Fire Rosary Procession.

Things to Know

The 2025 Solemnity on Oct. 9 will celebrate the 166th Anniversary of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s 2nd and 3rd apparitions to Adele Brise in Champion, WI.
Visitors pilgrimage to the Shrine from all across the country to participate in the Oct. 9 Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion!
Priests from across Wisconsin and the U.S. will visit Champion concelebrate the Mass. Priests looking to participate can fill out this form or email info@championshrine.org!
The Solemnity on October 9 will be celebrated no matter the weather – rain or shrine!
Golf carts will be available for transportation to and from the parking lot for those with limited mobility
Thousands of candles are lit on and leading up to the Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion! To learn more about lighting a candle, please visit our candle page!

Let Us Know You’ll Be There!

Stay in the know on updates leading up to the Solemnity!

Solemnity FAQs

Will the Solemnity Mass be Livestreamed?Chelsey Hare2024-02-05T14:23:06-06:00

Will the Solemnity Mass be Livestreamed?

The Solemnity Mass will be livestreamed on the National Shrine’s Facebook page and on our website HERE.

Is there anything I should bring for the October 9 Solemnity Mass?Chelsey Hare2024-02-05T14:25:58-06:00

Is there anything I should bring for the October 9 Solemnity Mass?

A special blessing will be given by Bishop Ricken after the mass for religious articles. If you’d like to bring your religious objects, such as your rosary, jewelry, medals, or crucifixes, please feel free to do so!

Golf carts will be available for transportation to and from the parking lot for those with limited mobility.

I’d like to bring a pilgrimage group to the Shrine on October 7, 8 and/or 9. What do I need to do or know?Chelsey Hare2023-07-07T14:35:00-05:00

I’d like to bring a pilgrimage group to the Shrine on October 7, 8 and/or 9. What do I need to do or know?

For those looking to bring a diocese/parish/group pilgrimage to the National Shrine for the Solemnity Mass on October 9 or events leading up to the day, please visit our Group Pilgrimage page for planning resources, sample itineraries, scheduling tools, and travel/busing information.

Those traveling with a bus must contact the Shrine ahead of time for proper parking instructions and information.

If needing a block of hotel rooms for your group, please contact our pilgrimage planning coordinator at 920-866-2571 ext 113 or kciha@championshrine.org.

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Any questions can be directed to our pilgrimage planning coordinator at 920-866-2571 ext 113 or kciha@championshrine.org.

Lodging & Travel

For those traveling to Champion from out of town and needing accommodations, please contact our pilgrimage planning coordinator for recommendations and potential group rates at 920-866-2571 ext. 113 or kciha@championshrine.org.

As you continue to plan your trip, see below for additional planning resource pages related to traveling to Wisconsin, what to know about visiting Champion, and other nearby attractions.

Helpful Tools:

Any questions can be directed to our pilgrimage planning coordinator at 920-866-2571 ext 113 or kciha@championshrine.org.