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.
June 12 – The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and grounds will be closed all day Friday, June 12, for a private event. June 13 – The 3:00 pm Holy Hour / Adoration is canceled due to the America 250 Event at the La Crosse Center. Please plan your pilgrimage accordingly.
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
On July 31, the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will celebrate the eighteenth anniversary of the dedication of the Shrine Church. This joyful occasion marks another year of grace since the Shrine was solemnly dedicated as a place of pilgrimage, prayer, and devotion to Our Lady under her title of Guadalupe.
Pilgrims are invited to join in giving thanks to Almighty God for the many blessings received through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary since the Shrine’s dedication. The celebration will include a special bilingual Holy Mass at 12:15 p.m., offered by the Shrine’s founder, His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke.
All are warmly welcome to attend this anniversary celebration and to unite in prayer for the continued mission of the Shrine as a place of spiritual renewal, Marian devotion, and fidelity to Christ and His Church.