Our Lady of Champion
On October 9, 1859, Adele Brise saw a lady “dressed in white,” who later revealed herself to be the “Queen of Heaven.” This Marian apparition had many miracles associated with it, but wasn’t officially approved by the local bishop until 2010.
Furthermore, at their June Plenary Assembly, the US Bishops gave their approval to pursue the beatification and canonization of Adele Brice.
Adele’s cause is currently being investigated by the local Diocese of Green Bay and has not yet been officially launched by the bishop.
Currently this solemnity is only observed at the shrine itself, and has not been extended to any other locations in the United States.
However, outside of Mass Catholics can still commemorate this anniversary and learn more about the apparitions, as well as pray for the intercession of Our Lady of Champion on this day.
Prayer to Our Lady of Champion
O Dear Lady of Champion, you revealed yourself as the Queen of Heaven to your servant Adele. You gave her a mission to pray for the conversion of sinners, to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to others and to prepare the children for the reception of the sacraments.
I trust that as you called Adele to holiness, you are calling me, in my station in life, to live a holy life, devoted to Jesus Christ with the help of your maternal love.
I bring before you now my worries and anxieties. I abandon my attachments to them and place them at your feet. I ask you to hear the deepest longings of my heart as I pray most earnestly for: ____________ (your intention).
Dear Lady, you told Adele and you say to all of us “Do not be afraid; I will help you.” Help me now as I place this intention with complete confidence and trust.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
Our Lady of Champion, pray for us.
Official prayer composed by
Most Reverend David L. Ricken, D.D., J.C.L.
Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay
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