There are a few different options for airports that we utilize when flying in and out of La Crosse. La Crosse Regional Airport is a smaller airport that only flies American Airlines. It is located right in La Crosse. Rochester International Airport is the next closest airport located about an hour from La Crosse. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located about 2 hour and 20 minutes from La Crosse and flies all major airlines. An additional option is Dane County Airport located in Madison, Wisconsin, which is located about 2 hours from La Crosse.

In addition to rental cars, there are shuttle services called Groome Transportation that will shuttle you from the Twin Cities or Rochester to La Crosse. Amtrak runs through the Twin Cities to La Crosse as well. If you are having difficulties traveling into La Crosse, please reach out to us and we would be happy to help coordinate transportation for you.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe was founded in the year 2000 by His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke. The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, faithful to the message of the Blessed Virgin Mary through her appearances on the American continent in 1531, serves the spiritual needs of those who suffer poverty in body and soul. It is a place of ceaseless prayer for the corporal and spiritual welfare of God’s children, especially those in most need. It is also where Emily works! For more information about the Shrine, please visit guadalupeshrine.org.

The Shrine's dress code as displayed on their website is as follows: We all have a responsibility to each other to dress modestly, especially during the warmer seasons. Appropriate dress is conducive to an atmosphere of prayer and of meeting the Lord. The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a place of religious pilgrimage and of worship. Thus, reverence in manner of dress and behavior is appreciated. “To prepare for worthy reception of this sacrament (i.e. the Holy Eucharist) … Bodily demeanor (gestures, clothing) ought to convey the respect, solemnity, and joy of this moment when Christ becomes our guest.” (cf. CCC 1387) Inappropriate dress is distracting to maintaining a prayerful atmosphere, and it becomes a source of temptation and sets a bad example when attending Holy Mass and other devotions. Inappropriate clothing includes: - short shorts - skirts above the knee - low neckline - sleeveless shirts - exposed midriff - exposed back - clothing that is tight-fitting - clothing that is see-through - clothing that bears offensive print or imagery Thank you for giving the respect due to God at Our Lady’s Shrine.

A shrine is a prominent sacred locality. It may be the burial place of a saint, or where he or she lived or died, or where a heavenly apparition took place. Shrines are the focuses of pilgrimages by the faithful and often of miraculous phenomena approved by the Church. — Modern Catholic Dictionary, Servant of God Father John A. Hardon, S.J.

The Shrine Church is located about a 1/2 mile walk from the main entrance. Beyond the Shrine Church, there are an additional 1/2 mile of paved trails to various devotional areas. Please feel free to wear comfortable shoes and allot about 15 minutes from parking to get to the Shrine Church.

For those who are unable to walk to the Church, golf carts will be available to drive you. With the number of expected guests, there may be a wait time, so please plan accordingly!