Approved Marian Pilgrimage
Thursday, August 6th– Saturday, August 8th
Champion, Wisconsin

Now in its 13th year, this pilgrimage brings members of the Order together in prayer, fellowship, and service under the loving protection of the Blessed Mother. All members and their families are warmly encouraged to attend.

We gather under the theme “Take Heart,” inspired by the U.S. Bishops’ 2025 decision to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This “new declaration of love” invites us to renew our hope, deepen our faith, and entrust ourselves more fully to Christ. As pilgrims to Our Lady of Champion, we look to the Blessed Mother to guide us with courage and trust in an ever‑changing world.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion is the only Marian apparition site in the United States formally approved by the Catholic Church. Bishop David Ricken declared the 1859 apparition to Adele Brise “worthy of belief” in 2010, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops designated it a National Shrine in 2016. On January 30, 2026, Bishop Ricken opened Adele Brise’s cause for sainthood, marking a historic moment for the Shrine.

For those who have not traveled to Lourdes, this pilgrimage offers a meaningful opportunity to experience the grace of a Marian shrine close to home. The peaceful grounds of Our Lady of Champion invite every pilgrim into prayer, healing, and spiritual renewal.

Please register by July 14, 2026 through our website or via the email invitation.