“ ‘But how shall I teach them who know so little myself?’
Today’s annoucement from the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wisconsin, confirms that great spiritual souls are found in all stations of life, yet, God shows a special affinity for using the poor and ignorant among us to confound the wise of this world in teaching the way to heaven.
From the Diocese of Green Bay — Worthy of Belief
Bishop Ricken approves Marian apparitions at Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
GREEN BAY, Wis. (December 8, 2010) — Bishop David Ricken announced today that he officially approves the Marian apparitions at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help at Champion.
The announcement was made during a special Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help at Champion.
Declared with moral certainty
Reading from his decree, the Bishop stated, “I declare with moral certainty and in accord with the norms of the Church that the events, apparitions and locutions given to Adele Brise in October of 1859 do exhibit the substance of supernatural character, and I do hereby approve these apparitions as worthy of belief (although not obligatory) by the Christian faithful.”
Today’s declaration makes Our Lady of Good Help at Champion the first and only site in the United States of an approved apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Three apparitions in 1859
In October 1859, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared on three occasions to Adele Brise, a young Belgian immigrant. Brise stated that a lady dressed in dazzling white appeared to her and claimed to be the “Queen of Heaven who prays for the conversion of sinners.”
The Lady asked Brise to pray for sinners, as well as to gather the children and teach them what they should know for salvation. The Blessed Virgin followed the commands with these words of assurance to Adele Brise, “Go and fear nothing, I will help you.”
Since 1859, countless faithful have made the pilgrimage to Champion, Wisconsin to offer prayers of thanksgiving and petition to Jesus and to ask for intercession from Our Lady of Good Help.
Fulfilling obligations
After receiving the apparitions, Adele Brise immediately began to fulfill the obligations the Blessed Virgin entrusted to her. She gathered local children and taught them how to pray, make the sign of the cross, and to give love, thanks, and praise to the Lord.
As part of her commitment to the Blessed Virgin, Brise set up a Catholic school and began a community of Third Order Franciscan women. Eventually, a school and convent were built on the grounds to further the mission entrusted to Brise.
Spared during Peshtigo fire
The 151-year history of the Shrine is rich with written and oral accounts of prayers that have been answered at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. The sources document physical healings and conversions that have taken place as a result of pilgrimages to the Shrine.
In addition, as the Peshtigo fire of 1871 engulfed the surrounding area, the entire five acres of land consecrated to the Blessed Virgin remained unscathed. It is believed that the land was spared after Brise organized a prayer vigil that circled the area.
•Basic information on apparitions at Champion
•Brief history of the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion
•Web site for the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion
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There is another Mary Apparition in Pennsylania 20 years ago her name is Our Lady of All Graces.
I found out while I was looking for something The history is interesting
http://www.ourladyofallgraces.org
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Always a pleasure to learn about the apparitions approved or not in the USA.
Im pretty curious about The Our Lady of Roses, which was not approved in our Eastern Region? I’m not certain if Cindy, a Legion of Mary officer is the daughter of the said Mother whom was just a housewife?
But i was given a lot of data and rose petals she and many find efficacious. Cindy, is a wonderful gal! Totally consecrated to Jesus. Her dream is to have a Divine Mercy Bus. Like a sinners station of prayer. She is also very knowledgable about Saint Michael and gave me a pendant to wear.
I really miss my group at Saint Pat’s.
The beauty of Mother Mary, is her ability to control her emotions. Emotions can be like a snake, with which we condemn ourselves to despair.
I need to turn to Jesus, as soon as I awame or all Hell breaks loose. But there is always hope and Jesus loves us the most when we are struggling with the devil in the deep blue sea. God Bless everyone, with blessings shining bright!
Uniting our suffering with Jesus, they say is like signing a blank check with Jesus name for infinite good and mercy. It’s impossible to conquer difficulties alone and tbere is always divine mercy and love. But Justice demands what only mercy can temper with humility.