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 […]
Christmas Eve and Day – Adjusted Hours
Our Lady’s Shrine will be open this year for the following Christmas Masses. The Shrine will close immediately after the Spanish Mass to allow staff and Volunteers to be with their families. 9:00 am – Traditional Latin Mass 11:00 am – Spanish Mass
December 24: Closed after the 12:15 Mass.
December 25: Closed at 12:00 pm.
Traditional Latin Mass at 9:00am*
Spanish Mass at 11:00am*
The Culina Mariana Cafe and the Flores Mariae Gift Shop and Marian Catechist Bookstore will be closed on Christmas Day.
*Please note there will be no on-site hospitality following either Mass.
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