Archdiocesan Marian Shrine facts for kids
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| Coordinates | 43°01′58″N 87°59′51″W / 43.032892°N 87.997609°W |
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| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Material | Carrara marble, lannon stone, concrete |
| Dedicated to | Blessed Virgin Mary |
| Website | http://www.marianshrinemilwaukee.org/ |
The Archdiocesan Marian Shrine is a special place for prayer and reflection in the Catholic Church. It is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is an important figure in the Catholic faith. This shrine is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It used to be known as the Milwaukee Fatima Shrine. The shrine is managed by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee. It was officially opened on April 26, 1948. Inside the shrine, there is a small chapel and stone statues that show the 15 mysteries of the rosary.
How the Shrine Started
The idea for the shrine began with the Dominican Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary. They were a group of nuns who prayed constantly for peace. In May 1945, they created a beautiful statue of the Virgin Mary made from Carrera marble. This statue also included figures of three children and some sheep. At that time, it was believed to be the very first shrine in the United States dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima. The Dominican Sisters hoped it would become a national shrine for everyone to visit.
New Statues and Additions
Over the years, more statues were added to the shrine. In 1952, a marble figure of Christ on a cross was put in place. This statue was a gift from someone who wanted to remain anonymous.
Later, in 1967, a marble statue of Saint Joseph and his son was added. This statue was donated by a brewery worker who felt the shrine needed a statue of Christ's father. It also serves as a memory of Frederick C. Miller and his 20-year-old son, Fred Jr., who both passed away in an accident. The statue includes a part of Miller's favorite prayer.
