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 […]
Annual Homeschool Kickoff
“Through work man must earn his daily bread and contribute to the continual advance of science and technology and, above all, to elevating unceasingly the cultural and moral level of the society within which he lives in community with those who belong to the same family.”
— Laborem Exercens
San Damiano College for the Trades will open in fall of 2025 (Diocese of Springfield) and will offer a debt free integrated Catholic liberal arts education with practical training in a trade for young men. Spiritual care is provided by the community of Norbertine Canons Regular of Corpus Christi Priory.
Schedule
8:00 am – Shrine Opens
8:30 am – Low Mass (Traditional Latin)
10:00 am – Talk: “Craftsmanship: Why Work is at the Heart of True Education” – Kent Lasnoski, College President
11:00 am – Talk: “Catholic and Confident: Forming Men to be Spiritual Leaders” – Fr. Augustine Puchner, O.Praem.” – Fr. Augustine Puchner, O.Praem.
11:45 am – Confession Available (Shrine Church)
12:15 pm – Holy Mass (O.F.) Ad Orientem.
12:00 pm -3:00 pm Picnic Lunch, Outdoor Games, and *Troops of Saint George Grilling Fundraiser
Food & Beverages
*Burgers, Brats, Hotdogs, Baked Goods, and Drinks Will Be Sold
by the Troops of Saint George. Pre-orders requested to
Captain Bill Coppernoll (coppernollww@yahoo.com)