Invitation to Memorial Mass for Pope Francis – April 26th

Invitation to Memorial Mass for Pope Francis – April 26th

Please join us to spread the word about this special Memorial Mass honoring Pope Francis.

This special Memorial Mass will be a time of remembrance, reflection and gratitude for Pope Francis’ profound impact on the Church and the world. The shrine has been chosen because of Pope Francis’ strong devotion to our Blessed Mother. Please see the invitation below from Bishop Ricken.

National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15th

National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15th

Tuesday, August 15th:
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Link to Informative Flyer

Short Description: One of Champion Shrine’s most time-honored traditions is to have a large celebration honoring the Assumption of the Blessed Mother! Join thousands of pilgrims as they come to the Shrine to worship Jesus and honor His mother. Mass begins at 11 am with a large Eucharistic Rosary Procession to follow it. A picnic lunch will be offered with Adoration and Confession until 3 pm! The full schedule of the day can be found here.

National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion – Events on August 12th and 13th

National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion – Events on August 12th and 13th

Saturday, August 12:
Truly Alive: Blessed Carlo Acutis High School Youth Day

Link to Informative Flyer

Short Description: This event is open to all high school students and follows in the footsteps of Blessed Carlo Acutis and his loves of the Eucharist, Mary, Reconciliation, and the Catholic Faith. Speakers include Jonathan Blevins, Fr. Mark Vandersteeg, Fr. Joseph Aytona, and more. A first-class relic of Blessed Carlo will also be available for students’ veneration that day! Register groups or individuals at https://championshrine.org/youth-day/

Sunday, August 13:
Open Veneration of Blessed Carlo Acutis Relic and Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit

Link to Informative Flyer

Short Description: A first-class relic of Blessed Carlo will be visiting Champion Shrine this August and will be available for public veneration on Sunday, August 13. Open veneration will be from 9 am – 4 pm in Mother of Mercy Hall. In addition to a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis being present, the Shrine will also display his Eucharistic Miracles of the World exhibit for pilgrims to experience. Don’t miss this special event!