From Joseph to Mary to Jesus.
From Shrine to Shrine (National Shrine of St. Joseph at Old St. Joseph Church on the campus of St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, WI), the Walk to Mary winds approximately 21 miles from De Pere, WI, along the banks of the Fox River and the Niagara Escarpment to the town of Champion, WI. This one-of-a-kind Pilgrimage proves to be a physical and spiritual test in perseverance for nearly everyone. The route has been customized into segments to suit your comfort and ability. You can easily join-in at any join-in point along the way. Starts at Old St. Joseph Church at 7am.
Walk to Mary MAY 1, 2021
Walk to Mary
MAY 1, 2021
MAY 1, 2021
Break Area
14 Miles JOIN IN
710 N Baird St, Green Bay, WI 54302
Join at 9:30am
21 Miles START POINT
Old St. Joseph Church
St. Norbert College
123 Grant St. De Pere WI 54115
Start at 7:00am
2 Miles Walk With Children
Pilgrims park at the shrine and are bused to starting point.
Parking Information
Shuttle Bus
Shuttles run from 5:30am - 6:45am.
7 Miles JOIN IN / LUNCH
3009 Bay Settlement Rd, Green Bay, WI 54311
Join at 12:15pm
End Point
National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
4047 Chapel Dr. Champion, WI
There are two masses – one
Shuttle Bus
Break Area
Break Area
The pilgrimage ends at the shrine,
but starts in your heart.
The pilgrimage ends at the shrine,
but starts in your heart.
Join-In Points
The route is divided into four segments, representing the four mysteries of the rosary. For pilgrims who cannot walk the entire distance you have options to start the pilgrimage at any of the “JOIN IN” points along the way!
If you join the pilgrimage at any of the “JOIN IN” points please make sure you arrive at that point before the other pilgrims arrive. See the Walking Pace below for estimated arrival times and directions. If you are “JOINING IN” at Holy Cross Parish, please arrive early to provide enough time to enjoy your lunch before starting the pilgrimage. If you are “JOINING IN” for the Walk with the Children you must part at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help and take a shuttle bus to the join-in point.
Transportation for Fatigued Pilgrims
Transportation will be made available to assist Pilgrims who struggle to complete the walk. Courtesy vans are available throughout the entire route to pick up, assist, and transport fatigued pilgrims who may be struggling. There will also be a bus following pilgrims the last 7 miles all the way to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. Buses are also available to either transport fatigued Pilgrims directly from our lunch location (Holy Cross Parish) to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help or back to the Pilgrim’s starting point.
Walking Pace
Walking at approximately 2.5 miles per hour the Pilgrims should reach the following locations at the approximate times shown.
| Location | Time | Miles to Go | Map | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| START – Old St. Joseph Church | 7:00AM | 21 miles | ||
| St. Peter & Paul | 9:30AM | 14 miles | ||
| Holy Cross Parish LUNCH | 12:15PM | 7 miles | ||
| Van Lanen Rd Intersection (Walk With the Children) | 2:45PM | 2 miles | ||
| National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help | 3:50PM | 0 miles |
Lunch
A complimentary sandwich style lunch will be provided at Holy Cross Parish overlooking the Bay of Green Bay.
(Approximately the midway point of the pilgrimage.)
Busing & Shuttles
Shuttle buses are available starting at 5:30am – 6:45am from the parking area at Humana Office Complex to Old St. Joesph church on the St. Norbert College campus. Shuttle buses will be available both before mass and after mass to take you back to your starting point. Buses will run until approximately 8pm.
Walk to Mary MAY 1, 2021
Walk to Mary
MAY 1, 2021
MAY 1, 2021