IN THE NEWS: 5 Marian Shrines to Visit in the United States (Aleteia)
As Advent approaches, many of the faithful are looking for ways to spiritually prepare for Christmas. Visiting a Marian shrine can be a meaningful way to do just that. In these places, pilgrims renew their relationship with the Mother of God, anticipating Christ’s birth. Here are some Marian shrines in the U.S. that offer a perfect setting for Advent reflection, each with a unique story, to help you enter more fully into the season. One notable shrine is that of Our Lady of Champion, Wisconsin. Known for its serene setting and for being built on the site of the first and only approved Marian apparition in the US, this shrine invites visitors to contemplate Mary’s trust in God’s plan, attracting those who are seeking solace and inspiration. Pilgrims can pray in the Apparition Chapel and meditate on
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Texas to Champion – Carol’s Story of Encountering Our Lady
“Cool air and fall leaves, that’s something special for a Texan!” For the past several years, Texas native Carol Konetzke and her husband, Steve, have chosen to spend five months of the year in Northeast Wisconsin. Why? To escape the heat! However, due to a newfound devotion to Our Lady, it has become much more for Carol. In 2016, after years of caring for her mother, Carol lost her to Alzheimer’s Disease. Losing her earthly mother was a time of great sorrow for Carol, but it afforded one silver lining and that was the opportunity to draw closer to Mother Mary. “For years, we drove by the sign for the Shrine on Hwy 57,” explains Carol, “but it wasn’t until the death of my mother that I finally got around to visiting it.” Carol
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IN THE NEWS: The Important and Timely Message of Our Lady of Champion (Rhode Island Catholic)
Many Catholics are not aware of the fact that there has been only one approved apparition of our Blessed Mother here in the United States since our country was founded in 1776. That apparition (actually three of them) took place in Champion, Wisconsin in 1859, to a Belgian immigrant named Adele Brise. In 2010, Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay declared the apparitions to Adele “worthy of belief.” When the seer questioned Our Lady during one of her appearances as to her identity and the purpose of her visit, Mary reportedly said, “I am the Queen of Heaven. … Gather the children in this wild country and teach them what they should know for salvation. … Teach them their catechism, how to sign themselves with the sign of the Cross, and
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IN THE NEWS: The Katie McGrady Show: The Shepherd Project (Headliner)
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion's Marketing Director, Chelsey Hare speaks with Catholic Podcaster, Katie McGrady about the Shrine's long-term prayer initiative, The Shepard Project.
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