Why pilgrims come
Understand the Marian devotion rooted in Champion, Wisconsin
The Wisconsin shrine associated with Adele Brise and the first approved Marian apparition in the United States.
Devotional record1 apparition eventApproved as worthy of belief, though belief is not obligatory
Research trail1 catalog sourceVerification date not listed
Pilgrim planningConfirm before travelingWorship times and access can change
TraditionCatholic
Apparition timeline
1 recorded apparition dates
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Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Adele Brise
How to read this page
Sources, tradition, and what is verified
Source trail1 cited catalog source
No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.
Editorial standard
This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.