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 […]
Choir Camp For High-Schoolers 2025
Choir Camp for High Schoolers (ages 14-17) is held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on August 18-22. Space is limited, so please sign up soon. Registration is open!
Camp Details
August 18 – August 22
Ages 14-17
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The children will study different elements of music in an engaging atmosphere and have the opportunity to sing for Mass. This five-day camp begins at 9:15 and concludes before the 12:15 Holy Mass, for which the young vocalists are invited to sing in the choir loft each day. The cost is $50 per child, with a family cap of $150 per family. Register below.
Upcoming Youth Events
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe provides multiple events focused on the spiritual development of the young Christians and their families.
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 […]
Saint Nicholas of Myra Celebration for Families
Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday, December 7! Come for Holy Mass and stay to meet Saint Nicholas! Saint Nick, as he is affectionately known, enjoys meeting children (and their parents)! He will tell them the story of his life, how he became a Saint, […]
High-School Choir Camp 2026
July 13-17, 2026
Children ages 13-17 will study different elements of music in an engaging atmosphere and have the opportunity to sing for Mass. This five-day camp begins at 9:15 and concludes before the 12:15 Holy Mass, for which the young vocalists are invited to sing in the choir loft each day.
Youth Choir Camp 2026
June 22-26, 2026
Children ages 7-13 will study different elements of music in an engaging atmosphere and have the opportunity to sing for Mass. This five-day camp begins at 9:15 and concludes before the 12:15 Holy Mass, for which the young vocalists are invited to sing in the choir loft each day.
Christopher Ganza Organ Recital
More details to come!
High-School Choir Camp 2026
July 13-17, 2026
Children ages 13-17 will study different elements of music in an engaging atmosphere and have the opportunity to sing for Mass. This five-day camp begins at 9:15 and concludes before the 12:15 Holy Mass, for which the young vocalists are invited to sing in the choir loft each day.
Choir Camp Recap
Choir Camp 2023 Joyous Success The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, always looking to promote appreciation and love for beautiful liturgy, now has its […]
Laetare Sunday, Rejoice with Music!
The fourth Sunday of Lent is honored as Laetare Sunday, a name meaning “rejoice,” taken from the Entrance Antiphon of that day’s Mass, “Laetare, Jerusalem.” […]
Music in Honor of Mary
The series of sacred music concerts at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe has now spanned nearly two years, demonstrating how many and various […]