IN THE NEWS: Interview on The Miracle of the 1871 Fire: How Adele Brice Saved a Village Through Prayer
Did you know the only approved Marian apparition in the U.S. happened in a "wild country" in Wisconsin? Father Tony Stephens joins us to share the incredible life of Servant of God Adele Brice. In 1859, the Virgin Mary appeared to a young Belgian immigrant named Adele Brice with a mission: "Teach the children what they need to know for salvation." Today, The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion stands as a testament to that encounter. In this interview, we explore Adele’s "heroic virtue," her miraculous protection during the deadliest wildfire in American history, and the official opening of her cause for sainthood. Father Tony explains why Adele is like a "sunflower" of faith—hardy, obedient, and always turning toward the Son. Key Highlights: -The Only One: Understanding the significance of the United States'
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IN THE NEWS: Interview on the Opening of Adele Brice’s Cause for Canonization
(CFN) A new development in the Catholic Church’s recognition of holiness is underway in Wisconsin, as Bishop David L. Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay has officially opened the Cause for beatification and canonization of Servant of God Adele Brice. In an interview with CFN Live, Father Tony Stevens, rector of The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, explains Brice’s story as a Belgian immigrant who reported Marian apparitions in the 1850s. According to Stevens, Brice responded to the Blessed Mother’s call by dedicating her life to teaching children the faith in the largely undeveloped frontier. The opening of the Cause marks a significant step toward possible sainthood for the woman associated with the only Church-approved Marian apparition site in the United States.
IN THE NEWS: Record Number of Pilgrims Expected for “America’s Mini-Camino”
(Aleteia) Many dream of walking the famed Camino de Santiago in Spain, but did you know there is a “mini-Camino” here in the U.S.? The annual Walk to Mary in Wisconsin is a fairly new tradition, established just 13 years ago in 2013. But it’s grown in an incredible way — and those who’ve taken part share remarkable stories of prayers answered and personal transformation. The pilgrimage begins at the National Shrine of St. Joseph at Old St. Joseph Church on the campus of St. Norbert College in De Pere and ends at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion — the first and only approved Marian apparition site in the U.S. On this route, pilgrims have the opportunity to walk from a National Shrine of St. Joseph to a National Marian Shrine, connecting the Holy Family and
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IN THE NEWS: Catholic Saints Event at Our Lady of Champion Shrine to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
(Catholic Vote) At the site of the only approved Marian apparition in the United States, Catholics will gather this summer to celebrate the saints and holy men and women who helped shape the faith in America as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin will host a “Catholic Saints of America” celebration from July 1–9 that features a novena, relic veneration, and an exhibit on American saints, blesseds, and venerables. The shrine’s website states that the exhibit was inspired by St. Carlo Acutis’ exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles. “This spiritual initiative,” the website continues, “invites all pilgrims to join in prayer for our country, to draw inspiration from those who have gone before us, and to renew our commitment to living lives of holiness.” The event will
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Running Home to Our Lady: The Walk to Mary
Running Home to Our Lady: The Walk to Mary [Champion Blog by Halle Beranek] Like a mother seeing her children run into her arms, imagine Our Lady’s face seeing her children running home to her and her Son. This May, thousands of pilgrims will come home to Mary where she made her presence known in Wisconsin, among them, the Allex family who share the fruits of pilgrimage to Our Lady. This is the ninth year that Kym Allex and her family are pilgrims in the Walk to Mary. Their first year was marked with their growing family of six children in tow, and while two new children have joined the Allex family since that first year, Kym shares that each year the Walk has been a fruit in the lives of their children.
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IN THE NEWS: Catholic Saints of America Event
(OSV News) — Drawing inspiration from St. Carlo Acutis, a national shrine in Wisconsin is inviting Catholics to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States this summer by joining in prayer and learning about the holy men and women of America. “They founded schools, cared for the sick, served the poor, and witnessed to the Gospel through lives of sacrifice, service and unwavering love for Jesus Christ,” said Father of Mercy Anthony Stephens, rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion. “Their example shows us what it truly means to be a faithful Catholic and to be American.” Featuring a special novena Scheduled for July 1-9, “Catholic Saints of America” will feature a special novena, an exhibit honoring Americans who are saints or on the path to sainthood, and an opportunity to
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