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 […]
Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Feast or Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe takes place December 12. The date’s significance comes from the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City and her image miraculously appearing on the Tilma of Juan Diego. The Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe is specially celebrated here at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI.
Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe 2025
6:00 am – Shrine Opens (grounds and all buildings) / Welcome & Ascent Procession to the Church
6:30 am – Mañanitas with Mariachi (Traditional Mexican Marian Music)/Mantle Wrapping beneath the mosaic of Our Lady
7:45 am – Mantle Wrapping Concludes
8:00 am – Rosary in Spanish
8:30 am – Mass in Spanish – Fr. Raymond Perez, O.Praem., Celebrant
10:00 am – Pan Dulce and Refreshments in Church Crypt
10:30 am – Rosary in English
11:00 am – Traditional Latin Mass (Sung) – Fr. Edward Nemeth, Celebrant
12:30 pm – Bilingual Rosary
1:00 pm – Bilingual Mass – Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, Celebrant
2:30 pm – Receiving line in Crypt for His Eminence/ Mantle Wrapping Resumes
3:30 pm – Mantle Wrapping Concludes
4:00 pm – Solemn Vespers
5:00 pm – Shrine Closes