April 2026

A Spiritual Experience Like No Other at the Shrine or our Lady of Champion
All Year Long
– Are you interested in going on a pilgrimage to the Shrine or our Lady of Champion? You can plan you own retreat alone, alongside loved ones, or with a group of 10 or fewer people? You are welcome to visit these peaceful grounds 365 days a year: no appointment or reservation necessary!
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St. John Student Center
East Lansing, MI
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St. Thomas Aquinas Church
East Lansing, MI
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St. Paul the Apostle
Williamston, MI
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Capuchen Retreat Center
Dewitt, Michigan
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Christ The King
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Catholic Engaged Encounter
Presented via Zoom
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Church of The Resurrection
Lansing, MI
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May 2026

Walk to Mary
May 1st, 2026
The Walk to Mary has become a pilgrimage like no other in the world. We start with St. Joseph (at the National Shrine of St. Joseph) and walk to Mary (at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion) to get to Jesus. Our annual pilgrimage has impacted lives and filled hearts with many blessings from the Holy Family.
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Church of The Resurrection
Lansing, MI
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St. Mary Cathedral
Lansing, MI
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Save the Date!!
St. Paul the Apostle
Grand Rapids, MI
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The Martyrs’ Shrine is open for tours seasonally. Their website helps you plan a wonderful, comprehensive tour.
May 3 – November 27, 2025
– Martyrs’ Shrine tries to respond to the unique journey of each pilgrim. Choose from self-guided prayer walks, liturgies, conversations with one of the Jesuit Fathers, light a candle and offer a prayer intention, explore their gardens, or simply sit in prayer with St. Jean de Brébeuf and his companions asking our Lord Jesus for his healing touch in your life. Also, be sure to check out other daytrip ideas that might be appealing to you.
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June 2026

The Martyrs’ Shrine is open for tours seasonally. Their website helps you plan a wonderful, comprehensive tour.
May 3 – November 27, 2026
– Martyrs’ Shrine tries to respond to the unique journey of each pilgrim. Choose from self-guided prayer walks, liturgies, conversations with one of the Jesuit Fathers, light a candle and offer a prayer intention, explore their gardens, or simply sit in prayer with St. Jean de Brébeuf and his companions asking our Lord Jesus for his healing touch in your life. Also, be sure to check out other daytrip ideas that might be appealing to you.
See below for 3 special events planned for June of this year

The Martyrs’ Shrine
June 3
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The Martyrs’ Shrine
June 26
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The Martyrs’ Shrine
June 27
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July 2026

Annual Mass of celebration at St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission.
Petoskey, Michigan
TBD
The St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission Church on West Lake Street, was the first Catholic Church in Petoskey built in 1859 at the request of Bishop Fredrick Baraga (the Snowshoe Priest). It is the oldest building in Petoskey. Its restoration was completed in 2008.
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Annual Mass at Holy Angels Church
Sugar Island, Michigan
Late July 2025 –
– More Information Coming Soon
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August 2026

Bishop Baraga Days 2026
Copper Harbor Area (L’Anse, Assinins, Houghton/Hancock, Eagle Harbor)
TBD
– More Information Coming Soon
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September 2026

Pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Year Round
– The staff of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is available to assist in the organization of pilgrimages for a variety of groups. Pilgrimage to a Sacred Place and witness the majesty of the Shrine.
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October 2026

Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette
Marquette, Michigan
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November 2026
December 2026
July 26th – Feast Day of St. Anne and St. Joachim
July 30th: Blessed Solanus Casey
September 26th: Canadian Martyrs (Canada)
October 9th: The Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion
October 19th: North American Martyrs (U.S.)
December 8th: Feast of the Immaculate Conception
December 9th: St. Juan Diego
December 12th: Our Lady of Guadalupe
March 19th: Feast of St. Joseph
St. Joseph’s Altar: History and Recipe
Sunday after Easter: Divine Mercy Sunday
Thursday after Trinity Sunday: Feast of Corpus Christi
