From Pilgrim to Pilgrim: How Our Lady of Champion Shrine Volunteers Assist Pilgrims on Their Walk to Mary - Catholic Exchange

From Pilgrim to Pilgrim: How Our Lady of Champion Shrine Volunteers Assist Pilgrims on Their Walk to Mary - Catholic Exchange

On a crisp first Saturday in May, Jody, and John Kuiken arrive at the National Shrine of St. Joseph wearing their best walking shoes. It’s early morning and still dark out before the first pilgrims check in for the Walk to Mary. The Kuikens prepare to answers questions and assist last-minute registrants for the annual 22-mile trek on foot from DePere to Champion, Wisconsin. The destination of the Walk to Mary is the Shrine of Our Lady of Champio…