Guadalupana Celebrations 2023
We invite you to join us in this celebration in honor of our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe!
Invitation to the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast Schedule
Monday
December 11th, 2023
12 PM - Prayer of the Holy Rosary (Plaza)
7 PM - Prayer of the Holy Rosary (Plaza)
8 PM - Solemn Opening Mass (Plaza) (Bilingual)
(Celebrant: Most Reverend Jeffrey Grob)
9:30 PM - Fireworks (Plaza)
10 PM - Guadalupe Torch Run (Plaza)
11 PM - Serenade (Mañanitas) (Plaza) (Bilingual)
Tuesday
December 12th, 2023
12 AM - Solemn Midnight Mass (Plaza) (Bilingual)
1 AM - Prayer of the Holy Rosary (Plaza)
5 AM - Solemn Mass (Saint Joseph Chapel) (Bilingual)
7 AM - Serenade (Mañanitas) (Saint Joseph Chapel)
8 AM - Prayer of the Holy Rosary (Saint Joseph Chapel)
9 AM - Prayer of the Holy Rosary (Saint Joseph Chapel)
10 AM - Prayer of the Holy Rosary (Saint Joseph Chapel)
11 AM - Prayer of the Holy Rosary (Saint Joseph Chapel)
12 PM - Solemn Mass (Chapel of Saint Joseph) (Bilingual)
1 PM - Prayer of the Holy Rosary (Saint Joseph Chapel)
2 PM - Prayer of the Holy Rosary (Saint Joseph Chapel)
3 PM - Solemn Mass (Chapel of Saint Joseph) (Bilingual)
4 PM - Prayer of the Holy Rosary (Saint Joseph Chapel)
4 PM - Confessions (until 6:30 p.m.)
5 PM - Prayer of the Holy Rosary (Saint Joseph Chapel)
5:30 PM - Holy Hour (Plaza)
7 PM - Solemn Closing Mass (Chapel of Saint Joseph)
(Reenactment of the Guadalupe Apparitions)
(Announcement of the winners for the Grand Raffle)
Rules
We are ready to welcome hundreds of thousands of pilgrims this year! To ensure that everyone has a holy experience, we ask all pilgrims to be respectful and obey the following:
Within the shrine, we foster a wholesome and spiritual atmosphere, actively discouraging both the consumption and possession of alcohol
The serenity and safety of the shrine are upheld through the strict prohibition of any form of weapon possession on the premises
The premises cultivate a propaganda-free environment, placing emphasis on sustaining a positive and respectful experience for all
For the safety of all, the distribution of food, beverages, or religious items is not allowed.
For safety and out of respect, drone flights are prohibited on the premises.
To maintain a well-organized and comfortable atmosphere, we kindly request that pets not be brought onto the Shrine grounds.
There is never a cost to attend the Celebrations of Our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe. There is a parking fee when parking on the grounds of the Shrine. Please consult the parking section below for additional information.
Hourly masses and rosaries are celebrated throughout the celebrations to our Blessed Mother. Confessions will be accommodated on Tuesday, December 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Marian Chapel. This is a spiritual experience; please cooperate with all the staff and respect all Shrine rules.
Due to limited parking on the Shrine grounds,
there is a fee of $15 per vehicle for parking
on the Shrine grounds. This cost helps
manage traffic flow and contributes to the
financial support of our Shrine during the
Guadalupe Festivities. The Shrine of Our
Lady of Guadalupe has several remote
parking areas that are free and open to the
public.
St. Emily Parish
1400 E. Central Rd, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
(From 9 p.m. on Monday, December 11th, until
6 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12th)
Plaza Palwaukee
664 Milwaukee Ave, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(From 9 p.m. on Monday, December 11th, until
6 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12th)
Oakton Community College
1600 East Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
(From 9 p.m. on Monday, December 11th, until
6 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12th)
Shuttle bus services will be available and will start on December 11 at 6:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. on December 12. These bus services are provided to transport people to the Shrine from the remote parking areas.
We recommend that you contact your nearby parish for information about pilgrimages. Many parishes organize group trips to the Shrine. You can also coordinate a pilgrimage with friends and family. If you are planning a pilgrimage with a large group, please contact our main office to register. Visit our Blessed Mother by walking, running, biking, by bus, or by car! Our Lady of Guadalupe awaits you and welcomes you with open arms!
For more information, please call the Shrine's main office at (847) 294-1806. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm. The office will be closed from December 11 to December 13.
We are seeking families or businesses willing to contribute and support the Shrine in organizing this important celebration. Your generous donation will be crucial in making this festivity a memorable and meaningful moment for the entire community.
Expenses for the year 2023
As donations are received, this percentage bar will be updated
If you would like your business or family to sponsor the Guadalupe Celebrations, please contact Cristina Serrano at 847-294-1806 Ext 109 to explore various sponsorship options.
Guadalupana Grand Raffle
The main objective of this Guadalupe Raffle is to raise funds for the development and maintenance of the Shrine
The raffle will take place on Tuesday,
December 12th, 2023, after the 7:00 PM Mass.
1st Prize: $10,000
2nd Prize: $3,000
3rd Prize: Samsung 75" Smart TV
4th Prize: $1,000
5th Prize: $500
This raffle supports the development of Café Tonantzin for the Shrine.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is partnering up with several local hotels to offer lodging for pilgrims coming from out of state. Click on the names below for details and reservations. All bookings are handled directly by the respective hotels. If you have any inquiries, please contact the hotel directly.
Chicago- Northbrook, an IHG Hotel
2875 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
847-298-2525
Located 3.3 miles from the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Crowne Plaza offers several rooms as a place for pilgrims to spend the night. For more information, click the button below.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Campus
9430 W Gold Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-297-6530
Located 3.3 miles from the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Casa Iskali offers its retreat house as a place for pilgrims to spend the night. For more information, click the button below.
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Gleniew/Northbrook
1801 N Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025
847-803-2500
Located 2.6 miles from the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Courtyard - Chicago offers several rooms as a place for pilgrims to spend the night. For more information, click the button below.
Glenview Suites Hotel
1400 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025
847-803-9800
Located 3.48 miles from the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Renaissance Chicago offers several rooms as a place for pilgrims to spend the night. For more information, click the button below.
Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Click the button below to listen to the daily novena. The novena will be available online every day at 8:00 a.m starting on December 3rd.
Registration for Media (Press)
All media outlets must register by December 10th. You will not be allowed to enter the Shrine grounds without registration. Please use the button below to register.
Media Kit
Click the button below to view and download the media kit (available after December 1st)
Livestream
For those unable to attend in person, the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be livestreaming all events through our social media platforms: Facebook, YouTube, and our website.
Horarios
Main Office Hours
The office will be closed from December 11th to December 13th
La Tilma Gift Shop Hours
Monday, December 11th
9 AM - 3 AM (next day)
Tuesday, December 12th
10 AM - 6 PM
Wednsday, December 13th
Closed
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