Conference Information









2011 La Crosse Conference

July 29 & 30, 2011
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
La Crosse, Wisconsin

"Our Lady,
Queen of the Americas: Queen of the Rosary""

Join the Queen of the Americas Guild for a 2-day conference /retreat examining Our Lady of Guadalupe's role as Queen of the Americas and Queen of the Rosary. The Annual Conference for the Queen of the Americas Guild is open to all those who wish to enhance their faith and learn more about the miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Shrine, and the Queen of the Americas Guild.

Along with the speakers mentioned below, Guild President Frank Smoczynski will be in attendance to answer your questions regarding the works of the Guild.

Conference Schedule
Subject to Change

Friday, July 29  
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Conference check-in / Registration
11:00 - 12:15 Confession Available
11:30 a.m. Box Lunch (optional - pre-purchase required)
12:15 p.m. Opening Mass - Main Celebrant, His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke
2:00 p.m. Speaker: Father Giles Dimock
3:00 p.m.

Divine Mercy Chaplet

3:30 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Holy Rosary
4:00 p.m. Evening Prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
5:30 p.m. Cocktail 1/2 hour (cash bar)
6:00 p.m. Dinner with honored guests His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke and Bishop Joseph J. Madera - (optional - limited seating)
   
Saturday, July 30  
9:30 a.m. Speaker: Father Giles Dimock
10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
11:00 a.m. Keynote Address - His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke
11:00 - 12:15 Confession Available
12:15 p.m. Holy Mass - Main Celebrant, His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke
1:30 p.m. Lunch Buffet
2:30 p.m. Speaker - Bishop Joseph J. Madera
3:30 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Holy Rosary
4:00 p.m. Evening Prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
4:30 p.m. Concert by Marty Rotella
5:30 p.m. Barbeque Dinner with Cardinal Burke and Bishop Madera, and Father Dimock
   

Sunday, July 31

 
8:30 a.m. Buffet Breakfast at Culina Mariana Cafe (optional)- advance reservations required.

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