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Shrine of oUr LADY of GUADALUPe L A c r o S S e , w i S c o n S i n

The Shrine of Our Lady of

Guadalupe in La Crosse,

Wisconsin, faithful to the

message of the Blessed

Virgin Mary through her

appearances on the

American continent in

1531, serves the spiritual

needs of those who suffer

poverty in body and soul.

It is a place of ceaseless

prayer for the corporal and

spiritual welfare of God’s

children, especially those in

most need.

Mission

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can visit the Shrine? The Shrine welcomes the public.

What are the hours of operation? 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (September 1 - May 31) 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (June 1 - August 31)

Is the Shrine wheelchair accessible? Yes, the Shrine is fully handicap accessible.

Are there admission or parking fees? There is never a charge for visiting or parking.

Includes ample onsite motor-coach parking

How far is tHe sHrine from wHere i live?

Minneapolis, MN 2.75 hrsDubuque, IA 2.0 hrsSt. Louis, MO 7.0 hrs

Madison, WI 2.5 hrsChicago, IL 4.75 hrsDetroit, MI 8.75 hrs

Milwaukee, WI 3.5 hrsSioux Falls, SD 4.75 hrsCleveland, OH 9.75 hrs

Culina Mariana CaféEnjoy a beautiful dining room that takes pilgrims to another place in time. The Café is open from 9am to 4pm daily and features a renowned Sunday Brunch Buffet.

Group Catering Packages Available

Flores Mariae Gift ShopComplete your tour with a visit to our beautiful religious Gift Shop.Browse a wide variety of books, statues, rosaries, DVDs, CDs, pictures, paintings, medals, icons, Shrine exclusives, and more.

Group Pilgrimage Coupons Available

Votive Candle ChapelHave one of over five-hundred votive candles lit for your prayer intention in the Mother of Good Counsel Votive Candle Chapel. Candles can be lit for periods of weeks, months, or even years.

Memorial to the UnbornSpend time reflecting on the dignity of all human life as you walk through the Memorial. It is a place of spiritual healing and comfort for those who have lost a baby before birth.

Culina Mariana Café

Votive Candle Chapel

Flores Mariae Gift ShopMemorial to the Unborn

Suggested ItinerariesHalf Day Suggestion 1

9:15 am Arrival

9:45 am Guided Tour of Shrine Church

10:15 am Visit Outdoor Devotional Areas and Gardens

11:00 am Catered Lunch by Shrine Café

12:15 pm Holy Mass

1:15 pm Departure

Half Day Suggestion 210:30 am Arrival (Group Orientation Video)

11:30 am Guided Tour of Shrine Church

12:15 pm Holy Mass (or Early Lunch Option)

1:15 pm Catered Lunch by Shrine Café

2:00 pm Free Time/Gift Shop

2:30 pm Departure

Half Day Suggestion 312:00 pm Arrival

12:15 pm Holy Mass (or Catered Lunch by Shrine Café)

1:30 pm Guided Tour of Shrine Church

2:00 pm Visit Outdoor Devotional Areas and Gardens

2:30 pm Free Time/Gift Shop

3:30 pm Departure

Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe • 5250 Justin Road • La Crosse, Wisconsin

Consider combining your group tour of the Shrine with a vineyard tour, Mississippi River cruise, or other area attraction.

Photo by Roger Grant

Custom group itineraries also available*

www.guadalupeshrine.org • Tel (877) 799-4059 • Open 7 days a week

*Confession is available before and after every Mass.

Full Day Suggestion

10:00 am Arrival

10:15 am Group Orientation Video

11:00 am Catered Lunch by Shrine Café

12:15 pm Holy Mass

1:30 pm Guided Tour of Shrine Church

2:00 pm Visit Outdoor Devotional Areas and Gardens

3:15 pm Free Time/Gift Shop

4:00 pm Departure

HiSTORyFrom the day he was named Bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse, Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke reflected upon and prayed about the pastoral needs of the entire Diocese. He spoke about his concern for both the family which has suffered so many assaults in recent times, and about the violence which more and more marks American culture. Through what many attribute to divine providence, a beautiful site of approximately 70 acres was donated by the Robert Swing family. it was the desire of the late Mr. and Mrs. Swing that the tract of land might one day become a place that would draw people closer to God.

February 22, 1995: Bishop Raymond L. Burke expresses a desire to establish a Marian shrine.

June 17, 2001: Ground breaking for the shrine located on 70 acres of woodland donated by the Robert Swing Family.

December 12, 2002: The Pilgrim Center and Mother of Good Counsel Votive Candle Chapel are completed.

May 13, 2004: Official ground breaking for the Shrine Church.

May 14, 2007: Excavation begins on the construction of a Friars residence which will adjoin the Shrine Church.

July 31, 2008: The Shrine Church and Friary are finished and dedicated by founder Archbishop Raymond L. Burke.

Radisson Hotel 200 South 2nd Street La Crosse, WI 54601

(608) 784-6680 Distance (6.8 miles)

Candlewood Inn and Suites Hotel 56 Copeland Avenue La Crosse, WI 54603

(608) 785-1110 Distance (6.9 miles)

Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel 200 Pearl Street

La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 784-4444

Distance (7.1 miles)

GrandStay Hotel 525 Front Street N. La Crosse, WI 54601

(608) 796-1615 Distance (7.5 miles)

Best Western Riverfront Hotel 1835 Rose Street

La Crosse, WI 54603 (608) 781-7000

Distance (9.1 miles)

Settle Inn Hotel 2110 Rose Street

La Crosse, WI 54603 (608) 781-5100

Distance (9.2 miles)

Stoney Creek Inn Hotel 3060 Kinney Coulee Road S.

Onalaska, WI 54650 (608) 781-3060

Distance (10.9 miles)

Days Inn Hotel 101 Sky Harbour Drive

La Crosse, WI 54603 (608) 781-6936

Distance (10.9 miles)

Hampton Inn Hotel 308 Hampton Court Onalaska, WI 54601

(608) 779-5000 Distance (11.9 miles)

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Steven Doll, Pilgrimage Outreach Coordinator

Toll Free: (877) 799-4059 Ext. 240sdoll@guadalupeshrine.org

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