The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe invites you to a truly unique and immersive musical experience with the Prism Concert, “In Praise of Mary.” This special concert celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary through sacred music spanning many centuries of the Church’s rich musical tradition. Featuring choir, soloists, brass quintet, and organ, the Prism Concert […]
What does Corpus Christi mean? The words “Corpus Christi” mean “Body of Christ” and are another name for the “Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ” celebrated on the Sunday after Trinity Sunday. This solemnity marks with particular emphasis the doctrine of Christ’s real presence—body, blood, soul, and divinity—in the Eucharist.
Catholics from across the nation will gather in La Crosse for a historic day of prayer, renewal, and public witness. Hosted by CatholicVote President and CEO Kelsey Reinhardt and spiritually led by Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, this national event, the Zeale for America 250 Rally, will be held at the La Crosse Center on June […]
Dedication Anniversary
You are invited to come and celebrate the 17th Anniversary of the Shrine’s Dedication, a day to thank God for all who have shared in Cardinal Burke’s vision for this place of pilgrimage under Our Lady’s mantle since the church’s Solemn Dedication on July 31, 2008. The 12:15 pm Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal Burke.
Cardinal Eijk
For this year’s Anniversary, the Shrine has the profound joy of also welcoming His Eminence Willem Jacobus Cardinal Eijk, Archbishop of Utrecht in The Netherlands. Cardinal Ejik will be the homilist for the Dedication Anniversary Mass.
Receiving Line for Two Cardinals
Following the offering of the Holy Mass, there will be receiving lines for both Cardinal Burke and for Cardinal Eijk. You are invited to meet and greet both cardinals.
Roses for Our Lady
On July 31, 2008, the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe was solemnly dedicated to the glory of Almighty God and under the maternal protection of His Virgin Mother. Since that day, tens of thousands of pilgrims have come to this holy place to encounter Christ through prayer, the Sacraments, and the loving intercession of Our Lady.
To mark the seventeenth anniversary of this sacred event, join me in an act of spiritual and visible devotion: to offer roses to Our Lady, as a sign of your love for her and your trust in her unfailing care.
Dedication Dates
February 1995
Bishop Raymond L. Burke is installed as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse.
July 1999
Bishop Raymond L. Burke announces plans to construct and establish the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse.
June 17, 2001
Official ground breaking for the Shrine complex.
December 12, 2002
Dedication of the Pilgrim Center and the Mother of Good Counsel Votive Candle Chapel.
Sept 21, 2007
Dedication of the devotional area to St. Joseph the Workman.
December 8, 2007
Dedication of the Rosary Walk.
July 30, 2008
Dedication of the devotional area to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.
July 31, 2008
Dedication of the Shrine Church. Archbishop Raymond L. Burke was the main celebrant at the Mass of Dedication. Cardinals Justin Rigali and Francis George, and over twenty (20) archbishops/ bishops and over one hundred (100) priests, joined the hundreds of faithful inside the new church. Over sixty (60) Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre and over twenty-five (25) Knights of Columbus Honor Guard were also present.
December 12, 2008
Dedication of the Memorial to the Unborn.
October 5, 2024
Ground breaking of the St. Juan Diego Pilgrim House.
Cardinal Burke at the shrine
Zeale for America 250: An Historic Consecration of Our Nation
Catholics from across the nation will gather in La Crosse for a historic day of prayer, renewal, and public witness. Hosted by CatholicVote President and CEO Kelsey Reinhardt and spiritually led by Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, this national event, the Zeale for America 250 Rally, will be held at the La Crosse Center on June […]
18th Dedication Anniversary Mass
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will celebrate the 18th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Shrine Church on July 31. Pilgrims are invited to give thanks for the Shrine’s mission of prayer and pilgrimage. His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, the Shrine’s founder, will offer a bilingual Holy Mass at 12:15 p.m. All are welcome.
Solemn Pontifical Mass for Our Lady of the Snow
Join us August 5 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe for a Solemn Pontifical Mass for Our Lady of the Snow, offered by Cardinal Burke and celebrated according to the Traditional Latin Mass. All pilgrims are warmly invited.
Read about past anniversaries!
Shared Celebration
Recently the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe saw an occasion of great rejoicing on the fifteenth anniversary of the dedication of the Shrine Church. […]
15 Years Under Our Lady’s Mantle
Monday, July 31, 2023 marks the fifteenth anniversary of the dedication of the Shrine Church, a celebratory moment in the fruition of what began as […]