The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion is the only approved Marian Apparition Site in the U.S.
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The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion is the first and only approved Marian Apparition Site in the United States. In 1859, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared three times to a young immigrant woman named Adele Brise, introducing herself as the "Queen of Heaven." She left Adele with a message - to offer her communion for the conversion of sinners and to teach the children what they should know for Salvation. Ever since the Blessed Virgin Mary's apparitions to Adele, a chapel has been on the grounds of the Shrine, marking the sacred space where the Queen of Heaven appeared. In 1871, it was miraculously spared from the most deadly fire in American History that swept across Northeast Wisconsin - the Great Peshtigo Fire. On December 8, 2010, the Bishop of the Shrine's Diocese, under the authority of the Catholic Church, approved the Marian Apparitions and miraculous events that took place on the grounds of the sanctuary as Worthy of Belief. Today, the National Shrine continues to be a sanctuary for those who seek healing - both physical and spiritual; and a sanctuary to those who seek a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through the intercession of our Blessed Mother.

- For more information on its history, please visit championshrine.org/our-story.

- To learn more about the Shrine's events throughout the year, please visit championshrine.org/events.

- To plan a pilgrimage to the National Shrine, please visit championshrine.org/visit.

- To report a healing that has taken place on behalf of your pilgrimage or prayers to Our Lady of Champion, please visit championshrine.org/graces-received.

09/06/2026

National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion - 09/06/26 Family Rosary & Mass

09/04/2026

The Fighting Irish know a thing or two about a “Hail Mary,”. But do they know Our Lady appeared nearby?

Come visit The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, the site of the only Church-approved Marian apparition in the United States. Whether you’re cheering for Notre Dame or the Badgers, make a pilgrimage part of your game-day weekend! 🏈🙏

08/30/2026

Champion Shrine 8/30/26 Family Rosary & Mass

08/23/2026

Champion Shrine 08/23/2026 Family Rosary and Mass

08/23/2026

Today, the Church celebrates the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Here, where Our Lady appeared as the Queen of Heaven, this feast reminds us that Mary is not only the Mother of the King of Kings; she is our Mother, too.

Our Lady of Champion, pray for us.

08/15/2026

National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion 8/15/26 Feast of the Assumption

08/15/2026

Today marks the 165th anniversary of the longest-standing tradition honoring our Blessed Mother at the site where she appeared to Servant of God Adele Brice in Champion, Wisconsin.

Join us for a cherished tradition of faith and devotion, on The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Our Lady of Champion, pray for us!

Tradition Is Alive Where Our Lady AppearedThis Saturday, August 15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption. The first Assu...
08/11/2026

Tradition Is Alive Where Our Lady Appeared

This Saturday, August 15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption. The first Assumption Procession was held at The Shrine in 1861 by Servant of God Adele Brice herself. Since then, it has grown into one of the Shrine’s largest annual events.

This beloved tradition continues to gather thousands of pilgrims who come together to honor Our Lady at the place where she appeared. Each year, we are reminded that the Blessed Mother was assumed body and soul into Heaven, where she now intercedes for all her children with a mother’s love and care.

Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. by Bishop Donald J. Hying of the Diocese of Madison, followed by a Eucharistic Rosary Procession. Afterward, families are invited to enjoy a family picnic lunch together on The Shrine grounds.

The day also offers a wonderful opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

At 3:30 p.m., the Shrine will host and livestream the beginning of the 54-Day Rosary Novena for Our Nation, led by Father Richard Heilman of United States Grace Force

Come to the place where Our Lady appeared and honor her alongside thousands of fellow pilgrims.

We hope you will join us for this sacred tradition.

08/02/2026

Champion Shrine 8/2/26 Family Rosary & Mass

07/26/2026

Champion Shrine 7/26/26 Family Rosary & Mass

Address

4047 Chapel Drive
Champion, WI
54229

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

+19208662571

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