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Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving – the Pillars of Lent
The “Great Fast” As we prepare for the “Great Fast,” the Lenten journey of 40 days that leads us to the foot of the cross […]
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Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it […]
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The Holy Family
The Mass is our most important prayer. It is the representation of Jesus’ once and for all sacrifice on the Cross.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Orientation Video
Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke established the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to perpetuate the mission of Our Lady of Guadalupe and invite more people to come to Our Lady as mother.
Praying for Souls in Purgatory
Praying for Souls in Purgatory | Pontifical Requiem Mass Invitation – All Souls Day – November 2
Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe
On December 12, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Thanksgiving to God
“Was no one found to return and give praise to God …?” (Lk 17:18)
Blessed Miguel Pro, American Martyr
Miguel Agustín Pro, a pious young man with a sense of humour, was forced to flee Mexico in 1914 to continue his priesthood studies, but his desire to return to Mexico never left him.
Welcoming New Members into Our Lady’s Handmaids
Our Lady’s Handmaids held their annual induction ceremony, welcoming new members and acknowledging some senior members.
Do We Celebrate the Same Mass as the Early Church?
The Mass is our most important prayer. It is the representation of Jesus’ once and for all sacrifice on the Cross.
Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass | All Souls Day
On November 2nd, His Eminence, Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, offered a very beautiful Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass for the poor Souls in Purgatory.
Preparing Ourselves to Receive the Eucharist
The Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist is the “source and summit” (Catechism §1324) of the Church’s life, and also of life at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Christian Liturgy Begins with the Last Supper
The Last Supper was the first Mass because it was the first time when a priest (Jesus) consecrated bread and wine and turned them into the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus.
Breaking Ground on the Pilgrim House
On October 5, The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe broke ground on the Saint Juan Diego Pilgrim House for the Shrine’s Pilgrims.
Maggie’s Story of Healing by God’s Grace
The Guadalupe Shrine is a place where pilgrims can come to receive grace. Like Maggie whose severe migraines stopped after her pilgrimage.
Experiencing Divine Providence on a Family Pilgrimage
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe was privileged to witness an example of divine intervention on behalf of a young family the Simons.
Supporting Priests’ Community Life
The mission of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe includes fostering both spiritual growth and community life.
Executive Director Appointed, Father Edward Nemeth
We are pleased to announce Father Edward Nemeth is appointed to the position of Executive Director of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The Holy Cross, a Relic of Special Importance
The Holy Cross is one of our greatest physical treasures and is a relic of special importance for the Christian Faith.
Chanting the Hail Mary in Latin
Learn to chant the Hail Mary in Latin.
Relic Veneration: When? How? & Why?
Relics of saints are venerated at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Learn about how the devotion can bring you closer to God.
How to Venerate a Relic
Relics have always played an important part at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Holy Water & The Catholic Church
Holy water is a reminder of Baptism. It is used at the entrances entrances of churches, in small fonts, and bottles in people’s homes.
Finding an Answer to Your Prayer
The Simons: a family with a story of faith and a devotion to Our Lady.
Cardinal Burke | Keeping Satan Out
Recently, His Eminence Cardinal Burke performed a minor exorcism on the grounds of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Major and minor exorcisms differ in some important ways. In this video, Cardinal Burke will explain these differences and more.
Why Perform a Minor Exorcism?
Cardinal Burke explains when is is appropriate to perform a minor exorcism and why he blessed the Shrine grounds.
It’s Time for a Minor Exorcism at the Shrine
A minor exorcism can be used as a blessing or protective measure; Cardinal Burke explains, it “is used to drive away the influence of Satan from people and places when it’s either perceived or when it’s likely to happen.”
Our Lady’s Handmaids
Young people, no less than their elders, need community and ways to serve; and the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe works to provide these for the youth in the La Crosse area.
Genuflecting, An Act of Adoration
Bowing and genuflecting in a Catholic church, like all liturgical rituals, are physical signs with spiritual significance.
Communion Customs
The custom at the Shrine is to receive Communion kneeling, on the tongue, and at the communion rail. This is done out of reverence.
God’s Generosity, Plenary Indulgences
Receiving plenary indulgences are possible at the Shrine by fulfilling the prescribed conditions- available multiple dates throughout the year
Jesus’ Promise – His Eucharistic Presence
Father Check explains how Jesus Fulfills His Eucharistic Promise with His Real Presence during the Eucharistic Pilgrimage stop at the Shrine.
The Holy Eucharist: Jesus Fulfills His Promise | Fr. Paul Check
What is love and how does Jesus show His love to us?
Supporting Fatherhood
Fatherhood is an important role in the family life. Learn about the spiritual support that is especially important for fathers today.
Blessed Carlo Acutis, A Saint for Our Times
In a decree on May 23, Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, opening the way for the canonization […]
Blessed Carlo Acutis & Living the Christian Life
In a decree on May 23, Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, opening the way for the canonization of the first millennial saint.
Christopher Pundzak, The Man Behind The Computers
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is exceptionally blessed because of one special staff member: Lead IT Christopher Pundzak, the man behind the computers.
Cardinal Burke’s Important Message (Español)
“Hago un llamado a todos los católicos de las Américas a volver a Nuestra Señora y unirnos en oración”. – Cardenal Raymond Leo Burke
We Need Our Lady’s Protection | Cardinal Burke’s Important Message
Cardinal Burke is calling upon all Catholics to join him in a significant novena seeking Our Lady’s intercession.
What is Cardinal Burke’s Nine Month Novena?
Join in daily prayer and sign up to receive monthly encouragement and spiritual direction from His Eminence!
The Outdoor Way of the Cross
The Stations are an integral part of the Shrine as a place of pilgrimage.
The Woman Behind The Words
The Shrine welcomed a very special pilgrim, our very own remote copy writer and editor, Sarah Greydanus.
Legacy of Our Faith
Major Gifts Officer Deacon Christopher Kabat has applied his decades of experience in finance and deep devotion to Our Lady to play a special role in advancing the mission of the Shrine.
Who Is St. Juan Diego?
He can be found in any portrayal of the Guadalupe apparition.
Honeymoon Spent In Thanksgiving To Our Lady
The newlyweds’ decision to spend their honeymoon at Marian shrines was the natural culmination of the path they had been traveling.
Notification to Christ’s Faithful (can. 212 § 3)Regarding Dubia Submitted to Pope Francis
Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke signed the Dubia Submitted to Pope Francis in the church of Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in La Crosse, Wisconsin.