Spiritual Direction
Father Christopher Podhajsky will be our spiritual director on this trip.
Receive Special Jubilee Graces
This Jubilee Year, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion has been designated a Jubilee Site by Bishop David Ricken. A plenary indulgence, or Jubilee grace, might be obtained by devoutly visiting the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion during the Jubilee Year. An indulgence is a powerful gift to the souls of believers. Indulgences aid in healing the brokenness caused by our sins in this world and reduce or completely eliminate the temporal punishment due to our sins. Indulgences are either partial or plenary (complete), and may be obtained for oneself or for the souls of the deceased. One plenary indulgence may be received each day.
To obtain this special Jubilee grace, those members of the faithful who are truly repentant of their sins and moved by a spirit of mercy are to:
- Pilgrimage to Champion Shrine This Jubilee Year
- Make a Profession of Faith (Nicene Creed or Apostles Creed)
- Pray for the Holy Father’s intentions for the Church and the World by reciting the Our Father
- Receive the Holy Eucharist
- Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
- To receive these special graces, one must be truly free from all willful attachment to sin.
Please Note: The Sacrament of Penance may be received 20 days before or after performing the prescribed acts.
Two Day Pilgrimage
National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
4047 Chapel Dr, New Franken, WI 54229, USA
Estimated Arrival:
Day One 12:30/12:45 p.m.
Pre-ordered box lunch.
Speaker: History Talk
Adoration, Confessions, Visiting the Shrine grounds and Gift Shop, Rosary, Mass.
Begin boarding the bus at 5:15 p.m.
for 5:30 p.m. departure.
Oneida Hotel
Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
2040 Airport Dr, Green Bay, WI 54313, USA
Estimated Arrival:
Day One 6:00/6:15 p.m.
We will be pre-checked in.
Each room will receive an envelope with room keys and meal vouchers.
Personal time for dinner, etc.
All rooms are non-smoking, along with all public areas of the hotel and casino.
Begin boarding the bus at
7:45 a.m., Day Two
for 8:00/8:15 a.m. departure.
Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill
1525 Carmel Rd, Hubertus, WI 53033, USA
Estimated Arrival:
Day Two 10:15/10:30 a.m.
Daily Mass.
Shrine/Carmelite History Presentation.
Lunch.
Visit the Shrine.
Begin boarding the bus at 2:45 p.m.
Departing: Day Two at 3:00 p.m.
Return to Cedar Rapids
Estimated Arrival:
Day Two at 8:15/8:30 p.m.