Who is this trip for and what is the cost?
PLEASE NOTE: Student registration must be completed
together by both the student and a parent or legal guardian.
High School students in the Diocese of New Ulm who will be in grades 10th-12th during the 26-27 academic school year. Cost for each student is $275. (Includes hotel, travel, and all meals except two dinners). For chaperone information, email mevans@dnu.org.
What are the dates and how are we traveling?
This pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion will occur from October 15th - 18th, 2026. We will be traveling via charter bus from the Diocese of New Ulm Pastoral Center in New Ulm.
Visit the only approved Marian apparition site in the United States!
Itinerary
October 15th, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM - Arrive & Pack Bus
8:45 AM - Leave from New Ulm to Green Bay, Wisconsin.
5:00 PM - Arrive in Green Bay, Wisconsin for hotel check-in.
October 16th - 17th, 2026
Spend the day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion and National Shrine of St. Joseph.
October 18th, 2026
Depart back to New Ulm and arrive tentatively at 5:30 PM.
What other elements will be included in this pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion?
Daily Mass & Daily Prayer
Fellowship & Small Group Time With Other High School Students Living Out Their Faith
One Sit-Down Dinner At A Restaurant As A Group
Priest Chaplains From The Diocese Of New Ulm & Diocesan Staff With Us On Our Trip!
How many spots are available?
There are 48 spots for students in grades 10th-12th.
What will housing look like?
High school boys and girls will stay in gender specific hotel rooms with three others of the same gender.