Wisconsin Shrine Approved as First U.S. Marian Apparition Site

“During each of the three apparitions near Champion (then Robinsonville), Wisconsin, a lady in shining white clothes appeared to Adele. The third time she identified herself as “the Queen of Heaven who prays for the conversion of sinners.”"

She went on to tell the 28 year-old woman, who lived with her family on a small homestead in northern part of the state, “I wish you to do the same.”"

“The Virgin Mary then gave her a mission for evangelization and catechesis: “Gather the children in this wild country, and teach them what they should know for salvation . Go and fear nothing. I will help you.”