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2009 La Crosse Conference

July 31 - August 1, 2009
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
La Crosse, Wisconsin

The Annual Conference for the Queen of the Americas Guild is open to all those who wish to share an experience that combines the spiritual talks of a retreat with the beauty of joining in group prayer with other attendees in a most prayerful environment. Join us to enhance your faith and learn more about the miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Shrine, and the Queen of the Americas Guild.

Conference Schedule
Subject to Change

Friday, July 31  
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Registration
11:00 a.m. Opening Mass - Solemn Anniversary of the Dedication of the Shrine Church - Main Celebrant Archbishop Raymond L. Burke
12:30 p.m. Box Lunch (optional)
1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Free time for prayer or Shrine exploration
4:30 p.m. Rosary for pro-life
5:00 p.m. Keynote address - Archbishop Raymond L. Burke
6:00 p.m. Cocktail 1/2 hour
6:30 p.m. Dinner with honored guests Archbishop Raymond L. Burke and Bishop Joseph J. Madera - (optional - limited seating)
   
Saturday, August 1  
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast buffet
8:00 a.m. Rosary
9:00 a.m. Speaker: Sister Rosalind Moss
10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break & Confessions
11:00 a.m. Holy Mass - Main Celebrant Archbishop Raymond L. Burke
12:00 p.m. Lunch Buffet
1:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Robert Moynihan
3:00 p.m. Refreshment break
3:30 p.m. Speaker: Bishop Joseph J. Madera
4:30 p.m. Closing Address - Guild President Frank Smoczynski
5:00 p.m. Concert by Marty Rotella
5:30 p.m. Barbeque dinner - visit informally with Archbishop Burke, Bishop Madera and other special guests - bring your camera!

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