Wisconsin Pilgrimage
October 11 - 12, 2025
Join us October 11-12 as we travel through Wisconsin and spend prayerful time with Our Lady. We will spend one day at
The Basilica & National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians and then head up to Our Lady of Champion to visit the only approved
Marian Apparition site in the United States.
TRIP IS LIMITED TO 50 PILGRIMS - REGISTER BELOW
BASILICA & NATIONAL SHRINE OF MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS AT HOLY HILL
The Basilica is a stunning neo-Romanesque church that impresses visitors with its architecture. Visitors can climb the 178-step observation tower for a panoramic view or spend time in prayer at the smaller chapels or the outdoor, life-sized Stations of the Cross.
THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF
OUR LADY OF CHAMPION
In October 1859, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared three times to Adele Brise and instructed her to gather the children, teach them their catechism, pray for sinners and not to fear.
This is the first and only Vatican-approved Marian apparition in the United States.
The Shrine and the people gathered there were miraculously spared from the devastating Great Peshtigo fire.
The Shrine is a 2025 Jubilee year pilgrimage site.
"Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward heaven and are traditionally very special occasions for renewal in prayer." (ccc 2691)
DAY 1
SCHEDULE
Basilica & National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
Depart St. Monica - 6:30 a.m.
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the Basilica - 11:00 a.m.
Shrine History Presentation
- following Mass
Boxed Lunch at Holy Hill Cafe - 1:00 p.m.
Afternoon is free to visit the Scenic Tower, the chapels, shop and grounds
Depart at 4:30 p.m. for check-in at lodgings
Dinner- a catered BBQ dinner with
Fr. Jason's sister and her family
DAY 2 SCHEDULE
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
Depart Holy Hill at 6:30 a.m.
Arrive at Our Lady of Champion at 9:30 a.m.
History Talk at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Rosary Prayer and Procession at 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon is free to pray in the Apparition Chapel, visit the shop, museum and grounds
Holy Hour with time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet
- 3:00 p.m.
Depart Our Lady of Champion
Dinner at the Milwaukee Brat House in route home
Arrive back at St. Monica around midnight
PRICING AND REGISTRATION
Pricing for the trip including the overnight stay at Holy Hill Retreat Center is $205.00 per person. This includes transportation, double occupancy lodging at Holy Hill Retreat Center
and the following meals: boxed lunch at the Holy Hill Cafe, BBQ dinner at Fr. Jason's sister's home, a light breakfast and dinner at the Milwaukee Brat House. (Pilgrims are encouraged to bring their own snacks) Rooms at Holy Hill are limited to 14 rooms (28 pilgrims) and will be first come first served.
Pricing for the trip when NOT staying at the Holy Hill Retreat Center is $175.00 per person. This price does NOT include lodging but does include transportation and the following meals: boxed lunch at the Holy Hill Cafe, BBQ dinner at Fr. Jason's sister's home, a light breakfast and dinner at the Milwaukee Brat House. (Pilgrims are encouraged to bring their own snacks). There is a block of rooms set aside at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson in Germantown, WI. Pilgrims are responsible for making and paying for reservations at the Country Inn & Suites. Reservations at the Country Inn & Suites are approximately $167.00.