In 2011, Pope Benedict XVI affiliated the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse to the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (Saint Mary Major) in Rome, the great pilgrimage church of the Eternal City dedicated to the honor of the Mother of God.
In 2021, the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization affiliated the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. This affiliation with the Basilica in Mexico City is especially important because not all pilgrims, especially those of Mexican nationality, have the occasion or possibility to make a pilgrimage each year back to their country of origin. For many Mexican people residing in the United States of America, it is a great help to be able to fulfill the promise by making a pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine in La Crosse rather than to the Shrine of Our Lady in Mexico City.
One special blessing available for pilgrims is that, at the Shrine, there are numerous occasions to gain a plenary indulgence. Some of those occasions occur on certain days.
Occasions for plenary indulgence at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Begin your Pilgrimage with the resources you need. Within the Pilgrim Center, you will find the Culina Mariana Café and Flores Mariae Gift Shop.
Pilgrimage to a Sacred Place. Here you can witness the majesty of the Shrine.
The Memorial to the Unborn provides a means of memorializing unborn children and providing a place of spiritual healing and closure for parents, relatives and friends.
The Votive Candle Chapel expresses the unfailing intercession of our Blessed Mother on our behalf. Learn how you can light one of the chapel’s 700 candles!
Enhance your pilgrimage by experiencing multiple spiritual destinations.
Cardinal Burke’s vision for a place of pilgrimage is accomplished through the Shrine’s unique layout across 70 acres of beautiful Wisconsin hills.
See some of the sacred Art & Architecture, and learn about the deeper meaning behind the Shrine’s design.
Enjoy the beauty of the Shrine in different seasons.
Discover spiritual fulfillment at Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe. Join our welcoming community for worship, fellowship, and meaningful connections. Embrace a journey of faith and love with us. All are welcome.
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