

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Madre Peregrina – Diocese of La Crosse
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Friday, March 13, 2026-9:00 am Opening Mass

The "Madre Peregrina" (Pilgrim Mother) is a life-size sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary in her apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas. Originating from the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, this replica is crafted to closely resemble the original miraculous image as a living apparition. The primary purpose of the Madre Peregrina sculpture is to bring the spiritual presence and intercessory power of Our Lady of Guadalupe to communities worldwide, fostering peace, love and hope among Catholic pilgrims.

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:00am: Opening Mass celebrated by Bishop Gerard Battersby Christ the King Chapel (3710 East Ave S. in La Crosse) 

Veneration Times: Every 2 hours/ Sign up online or present in person.

Friday, March 13, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, March 14, 8:00 – 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 15, 12:00 – 6:00

Veneration Experience: includes a 30-minute presentation that is bilingual with time for veneration afterward. Each pilgrim is given a white ribbon for prayer intentions. The prayer intentions will be taken to the Shrine of Our Lady in Mexico City where Archbishop Grob will preside over a Mass for the intentions later this Spring.

Venerations will also be held at these parishes: 
- St. Charles Borromeo, Chippewa Falls, March 19–April 5 
- St. Peters, Stevens Point, April 16–April 22
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/la-crosse/madre-peregrina-diocese-of-la-crosse/200029582982225
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 309

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029582982225?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=la+crosse-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: La Crosse
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3710 East Ave S PO box 4004, La Crosse, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54601
- **lat**: 43.77041
- **long**: -91.22129
- **full address**: 3710 East Ave S PO box 4004, La Crosse, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54601

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Diocese of La Crosse (https://allevents.in/org/diocese-of-la-crosse/13493749)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 3710 East Ave S PO box 4004, La Crosse, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54601
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Diocese of La Crosse
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Madre Peregrina – Diocese of La Crosse ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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