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and Karen Duquette, The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe! |
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The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic shrine located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Construction of the Shrine Church began on May 13, 2004, with a dedication on July 31, 2008.The 100-acre grounds include a visitors center, a rosary walk, stations of the cross, a friary, and a votive chapel. The shrine was founded and later dedicated by Archbishop Raymond Leo Burke. |
| The bronze sculpture of Our Lady's messenger, Saint Juan Diego | |
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Situated in the Pilgrim Plaza is a bronze sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe. |
| Below: Kateri was the first Native American to be declared Blessed. Commissioned with help from the local Native American community, the sculpture depicts "The Lily of the Mohawks" kneeling and gazing upon a simple wooden cross, Her gaze conveys her thoughts: "Jesus, I love you." | |
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| Below: Depicting a humble scene in Nazareth, this bronze casting of St. Joseph emphasizes the fatherly qualities of strength and tenderness. St. Joseph teaches people how to deepen their relationship with Jesus. | |
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| Below: The Votive Candle Chapel provides an opportunity for visitors to make a spiritual offering and light a candle for your intentions. Stained glass windows depict various apparitions and titles of Our Lady. | |
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Below: The Memorial
to the Unborn is dedicated to babies who were not brought to full
term. The memorial stands as a testimony to the dignity of all human
life. Interred within the mausoleum walls are the earthly remains of
such children. A statue depicts Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the
Unborn, cradling three babies in her arms. |
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Below: The Rosary Walk:
Beautiful works of art are displayed to assist visitors as they pray
the Rosary and meditate upon major events in the lives of Jesus and
Mary. |
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Below: Lee Duquette at The Shrine of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA.
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| Below: Inside The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe | |
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| Below: As the two RV Gypsies left the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Karen Duquette paused to take a photo of the surrounding flowers and hills. | |
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 The two RV Gypsies in Wisconsin |
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