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‘Walk to Mary’: Thousands Join Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion Shrine

The annual walk saw more than 5,000 people on pilgrimage. Clockwise from top left: The Longley family help as crossing guards after they completed their walk. The pilgrims literally walk with Mary. The oldest walker, John Sloot, walks and prays with daughters Bernie (curly hair, wearing blue) by his side. Doris Lamers, in her wheelchair, is joined by her Rosary-praying friends, including Karmen Lemke (wearing blue-gray jacket).

This year, 5,330 faithful traversed 21 miles across Wisconsin to honor the Blessed Mother.