While the crowning of statues of Mary dates back to the 12th century, this weekend’s events welcomes back a sense of normalcy for the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion.
Wisconsin churches had not yet emerged yet from Governor Tony Evers’ Safer-at-Home order when last year’s crowning took place. The weekend’s annual pilgrimage from Old St. Joseph Church in De Pere to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help also took a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Both events are back in 2021, along with a pair of post-walk masses on Saturday and the May Crowning celebration on Sunday.
Shrine Rector Father John Broussard says it is important for the holy site to welcome back pilgrims to celebrate.
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help is the only Marian apparition site in the United States recognized by the Catholic Church. The shrine will also host other Marian Month events throughout May.
Picture from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help from a previous May Crowning event
