Marking 18 Years Since the Dedication of the Shrine Church

On July 31, 18 years ago, His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke dedicated the Shrine Church of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe to its sacred goal of bringing pilgrims closer to Jesus Christ through the maternal mediation of His Mother and ours, Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Shrine Milestones

With this dedication, the Shrine celebrated seven years of construction, from 2001 to 2008. In that time, the Shrine had already built and dedicated several other devotional areas, including the Pilgrim Center, the Rosary Walk, the Mother of Good Counsel Votive Chapel, and more.

In the 18 years since this dedication, the Church has seen countless pilgrims visit the Shrine Church for worship. And the Shrine has continued to grow. Most recently, work has begun on the new Saint Juan Diego Pilgrim House.

Commemorate the Occasion 

For all those desiring to make a pilgrimage in honor of this anniversary, or for anyone wishing to learn more about Our Lady of Guadalupe and our work here at her Shrine, Cardinal Burke’s new and updated book on the Shrine is indispensable. In this book, discover, in Cardinal Burke’s own words, the profound history, beauty, and purpose of the Shrine. The Shrine book will answer all your questions about devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Shrine itself.

Whether as a tool to enrich your pilgrim experience or simply as a way to increase your knowledge and devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, this book will be your guide as you ascend to the heart of Our Lady.

Find this book and more devotional items, including a CD of the Latin Rosary recited by Cardinal Burke and a unique commemorative Shrine ornament, at the Flores Mariae Gift Shop.