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Our Lady of Champion: The Amazing Investigation of a Visitor from Heaven

Our Lady of Champion: The Amazing Investigation of a Visitor from Heaven

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If your child has ever wondered, "How does the Church investigate a Marian apparition?" then this is the book for them!

What do the following have in common:
  • a potato famine in Belgium
  • the largest fire in U.S. history
  • 3,875 gallons of beer
  • an excommunication
  • a cheerful young lady on her way home from Mass

Each one was part of the investigation into the first-ever approved Marian apparition in the United States!

Follow along step-by-step as we examine how the Catholic Church determines if a Marian Apparition is authentic. Using research including original letters, official Church documents, and personal conversations with bishops, we explore the methodical investigation process the Church uses to decide if Mary really appeared here on earth.Ā 

"Revel in this definitive and comprehensive work...which takes us through the history and mystery of the first and only approved Marian apparition in the United States."
-- Michael O'Neil, author and host of The Miracle Hunter on EWTN

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AND---if your child loved St. Carlo Acutis: The Amazing Discovery of a Teenager in Heaven, this is a great next book!Ā 

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Product Details

Author: Theoni Bell

Full-color, paperbound, appropriate for agesĀ 11 & up
Size: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches
Pages: 184

Printed in the U.S.A.

Endorsements

"The Blessed Virgin Mary’s appearance to Sr. Adele Brice is becoming an increasingly well-known and loved story here in the United States. Theoni Bell's new book adds exciting insights to the life of Sr. Adele. It is also the first time a book has explained the long apparition approval process that was undertaken here in Champion. After years of research, Theoni now tells a much fuller story of Sr. Adele’s faith and perseverance to carry out the mission given to her by the Queen of Heaven. This book is sure to inspire readers to go deeper in their faith and follow Our Lady's call."

--Fr. Anthony Stephens, Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion

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"Our Lady always leads us to her Son, Jesus. This is true in the stories of Scripture from the past, and it is also true in Marian Apparitions from around the world. We are familiar with Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Fatima, and Our Lady of Lourdes-- but what about the only approved Marian Apparition in the United States? In this detailed new book, readers can learn about the amazing story of Our Lady of Champion, visionary Adele Brice, and the recent apparition investigation. Through the detailed text, numerous photographs, and primary sources, children and families will discover a message from Mary that is interesting, trustworthy, and inspiring!"

-- Katie Bogner, author of All about Advent & Christmas

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"Theoni's book is way more than just a factual history. It includes photos, newspaper clippings, and vivid descriptions of the lives of visionary Adele Brice and other Belgian Catholic immigrant families to Wisconsin. I plan to use this little gem to enrich our homeschool curriculum this year!"

-- Shari Van Vranken, illustrator of All about Advent & Christmas

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"Theoni Bell captures the forgotten history of the Wisconsin apparition, teaching the next generation about this important spiritual event which still inspires today!ā€

--Fr. Edward Looney, STL, Author of How They Love Mary: 28 Life Changing Stories of Devotion to Our Lady

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Michael O'Neil, author and host of The Miracle Hunter on EWTN
Revel in this definitive and comprehensive work

Revel in this definitive and comprehensive work...which takes us through the history and mystery of the first and only approved Marian apparition in the United States.

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Fr. Edward Looney, STL, Author
the forgotten history of the Wisconsin apparition

Theoni Bell captures the forgotten history of the Wisconsin apparition, teaching the next generation about this important spiritual event which still inspires today!

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Shari Van Vranken
More than just a factual history

Theoni's book is way more than just a factual history. It includes photos, newspaper clippings, and vivid descriptions of the lives of visionary Adele Brice and other Belgian Catholic immigrant families to Wisconsin. I plan to use this little gem to enrich our homeschool curriculum this year!

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Katie Bogner
Very detailed new book!

Our Lady always leads us to her Son, Jesus. This is true in the stories of Scripture from the past, and it is also true in Marian Apparitions from around the world. We are familiar with Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Fatima, and Our Lady of Lourdes-- but what about the only approved Marian Apparition in the United States? In this detailed new book, readers can learn about the amazing story of Our Lady of Champion, visionary Adele Brice, and the recent apparition investigation. Through the detailed text, numerous photographs, and primary sources, children and families will discover a message from Mary that is interesting, trustworthy, and inspiring!

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Fr. Anthony Stephens, Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
the first time a book has explained the long apparition approval process!

The Blessed Virgin Mary’s appearance to Sr. Adele Brice is becoming an increasingly well-known and loved story here in the United States. Theoni Bell's new book adds exciting insights to the life of Sr. Adele. It is also the first time a book has explained the long apparition approval process that was undertaken here in Champion. After years of research, Theoni now tells a much fuller story of Sr. Adele’s faith and perseverance to carry out the mission given to her by the Queen of Heaven. This book is sure to inspire readers to go deeper in their faith and follow Our Lady's call.