Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion

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 Servant of God 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!

Let us know you’ll be there!

Key Events

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 | October 8th

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.

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Light a Candle

Share your intention, light a candle, and help ignite a living fire of prayer on this sacred anniversary. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with the Reading of the Miracle of the Fire in the Apparition Chapel, followed by the Candlelit Eucharistic Rosary Procession at 7:30 p.m. All-night Adoration continues from 8 p.m. to 7:45 a.m., with a walking Rosary prayed every hour.

Light a Candle

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.