Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion

Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion

Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion2023-09-25T17:05:55-05:00

A Historic Moment for the Shrine and Our Blessed Mother!

Join us as we commemorate the Inaugural Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion on Monday, October 9, 2023!

Earlier this year, 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 Brise.

Join the National Shrine, here on the grounds where the Queen of Heaven appeared, for the Inaugural Solemnity Mass of Our Lady of Champion this October 9, 2023. It will be a historic day for Our Lady of Champion, the National Shrine, and everyone in attendance!

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 Monday, October 9, there are multiple events that can further deepen your devotion to Our Blessed Mother on Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 7 & 8)!

Anticipated Schedule of Events

October 7

Feast of the Holy Rosary

9:00 am …………………………….. Gift Shop & Cafe Opens
10:00 am ………………………………………………. Confession
10:30 am ……………………………………………………. Rosary
11:00 am ………………………………………………………. Mass
12:00 pm …………………………………… Rosary Procession
12:45 pm ………….. Enrollment in Rosary Confraternity
1:00 pm ………………………………………. Adoration Begins
2:00 pm ……………………………………………….. Confession
3:00 pm ………………………………. Adoration Benediction
3:00 pm ………………………………… Divine Mercy Chaplet
4:00 pm …………………………….. Gift Shop & Cafe Closes
7:00 pm ………………………… Oratory and Grounds Close

October 8

Anniversary of the Great Fire

8:30 am …………………………………………………….. Mass
10:00 am ……………………………………………. Confession
10:30 am …………………………………………………. Rosary
11:00 am …………………………………………………….. Mass
Celebrated by WI Archbishop Jerome Listecki
12:00 pm ………………………………….. Adoration Begins
12:30 pm ………………………….. Gift Shop & Cafe Opens
2:00 pm …………………………………………….. Confession
3:00 pm ……………………………. Adoration Benediction
3:00 pm ……………………………… Divine Mercy Chaplet
7:00 pm ……………………………. Gift Shop & Cafe Closes
7:00 pm …………….. Reading of the Miracle of the Fire
7:30 pm ……… Rosary Procession with Statue of Mary
8 pm-7 am ….. All Night Adoration and Hourly Rosary

October 9

Solemnity Day

8:00 am …………………………….. Eucharistic Benediction
8:00 am ……………………………… Gift Shop & Cafe Opens
8:30 am ………………………………………………… Confession
Available until 10:30 a.m.
Due to limited priest availability, we encourage you
to go to Confession ahead of the Solemnity
10:00 am ……………………………………………………. Rosary
11:00 am ……………… Gift Shop & Cafe Closes for Mass
11:00 am ……. Outdoor Mass of Our Lady of Champion
Celebrated by Bishop David Ricken
Bring Your Lawn Chair!
Following Mass ………. Anointing of the Sick (Optional)
Following Mass …………. Gift Shop & Cafe Opens Again
12:30 pm ….. Social Gathering in Mother of Mercy Hall
3:00 pm ……………………………….. Divine Mercy Chaplet
4:00 pm …………………………….. Gift Shop & Cafe Closes
7:00 pm ……………………….. Oratory and Grounds Close

Things to Know

  1. The Inaugural Solemnity on Oct. 9 will celebrate the 164th Anniversary of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s 2nd and 3rd apparitions to Adele Brise in Champion, WI.
  2. Over 3,000 pilgrims are expected to participate in the Oct. 9 Solemnity Mass!
  3. Bishops and priests from across Wisconsin and the U.S. will concelebrate the Mass. Priests looking to participate can fill out this form or email info@championshrine.org!
  4. The Solemnity Mass on October 9 will be outdoors behind the Apparition Chapel, rain or shine!
  5. Please bring your lawn chair for the outdoor Mass!
  6. Golf carts will be available for transportation to and from the parking lot for those with limited mobility.
  7. A social gathering will take place following the Solemnity Mass to celebrate Our Lady of Champion!

Let Us Know You’ll Be There!

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


Rain or Shrine!

As pilgrims have done for more than a century at the Shrine, Mass will be celebrated outside on the grounds of where the Blessed Mother appeared – Rain or Shine!

Please bring your lawn chair or blanket for seating – and weather-appropriate clothing!

Solemnity FAQs

Will the Solemnity Mass be Livestreamed?2023-09-14T09:51:32-05:00

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

In addition, Relevant Radio will be broadcasting the Mass live on their network and social channels.

Is there anything I should bring for the October 9 Solemnity Mass?2023-06-19T12:35:33-05:00

The Solemnity Mass of Our Lady of Champion, on October 9, will be outdoors. We do recommend you bring a lawn chair and weather dependant clothing.

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

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!

I’m coming from out to town. Where can I find lodging?2023-07-14T12:06:09-05:00

Those traveling to Champion from out of town and needing accommodations can find a portal link (below) with available blocks of hotel rooms set aside to make reservations. A hotel shuttle to and from Champion will be available to those making hotel reservations through this portal link below.

Click Here to Make Your Hotel Reservations

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.

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?2023-07-07T14:35:00-05:00

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.

Helpful Tools:

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

I am a Priest and would like to concelebrate on the Oct. 9 Solemnity. How can I?2023-07-14T10:41:46-05:00

For Priests desiring to concelebrate the Oct. 9 Solemnity Mass (or any Masses leading up to the Solemnity), please fill out this quick form or contact kciha@championshrine.org to inform the Shrine and obtain the proper paperwork from your Diocese or Archdiocese.

Lodging & Travel

Those traveling to Champion from out of town and needing accommodations can find a portal link (below) with available blocks of hotel rooms set aside to make reservations. A hotel shuttle to and from Champion will be available to those making hotel reservations through this portal link below.

Click Here to Make Your Hotel Reservations

If planning to find lodging with a pilgrimage group, please contact our pilgrimage planning coordinator for 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.

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Questions?

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info@championshrine.org

Hours

Grounds: Sun-Sat | 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Gift Shop: Mon-Sat | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday | 12:30 - 4 p.m.

Contact

4047 Chapel Drive
New Franken, WI 54229

920.866.2571

Questions? info@championshrine.org

Mass

Daily & Sunday | 11 a.m.
Tues & Sat | Additional Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday | Additional Mass at 5:45 p.m.
Sunday (May-Oct) | Additional Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Confession

Daily | 10 a.m., after 11 a.m. Mass & 2 p.m.
Saturdays | 9:15 a.m. (Following 8:30 a.m. Mass)

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