Midwest Tour for His Eminence, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, Archbishop of Luxembourg

The Luxembourg American Cultural Society is proud to be a sponsor of the Midwest tour of His Eminence, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, Archbishop of Luxembourg. He will be traveling the Midwest starting July 31st, 2022, with his visit culminating at the Luxembourg Fest Mass, Sunday, August 14th at 10 am.  Destinations include:

Chicago, Illinois; Aurora, Illinois; St. Donatus, Iowa; New Ulm, Minnesota; La Crosse, Wisconsin; and Port Washington, Wisconsin, before traveling to Belgium, Wisconsin.

The Luxembourg Fest Mass takes place at Community Park (106 Beech Street) in Belgium, Wisconsin. This mass is open to all who wish to attend.  The Cardinal will also be attending other events in the area.  The full schedule of his visit is below:

Sunday, July 31 – Chicago, Illinois

9:30 a.m. – Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church (now Holy Child Jesus Church), 2324 W. Chase Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60645, and blessing of statue of Our Lady of Luxembourg donated by the Archdiocese of Luxembourg in memory of George Meyers – Luxembourg Brotherhood of America Grand Lodge President.

1:00 – 5:30 p.m. – 85th Annual Schobermesse festival sponsored by the Luxembourg Brotherhood of America at the American Legion Post, 6144 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL, 60053.  Live music, food/beverages and games.  More information – luxbrotherhood.org

Monday, August 1 – Chicago, Illinois

8:00 a.m. – Mass at St. Michael’s Church, the spiritual home of the “city” Luxembourgers, 1633 N. Cleveland Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60614.

Tuesday, August 2 – Aurora, Illinois

5:00 p.m. – Mass at Annunciation Church, 1820 Church Road, Aurora, IL, 60505.  Followed by reception/food/brief program (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED).  For invitation/price or more information, contact Jim Michels – jmichels@eeiweb.com.

Thursday, August 4 – St. Donatus, Iowa

5:00 p.m. – Mass at St. Donatus Church, 97 E. 1^st Street, St. Donatus, IA, 52071.  Followed by reception/food/brief program (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED).  For invitation/price or more information, contact Terra Siegert – terra_simon@hotmail.com

Sunday, August 7 – New Ulm, Minnesota

10:00 a.m. – Mass at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 605 N. State Street, New Ulm, MN, 56073.  Followed by reception/food/brief program (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED).  For invitation/price or more information, contact Janet Tauer – janet.tauer@gmail.com.

Tuesday, August 9 – La Crosse, Wisconsin

5:00 p.m. – Mass at Holy Trinity Church, 1333 13^th Street S, La Crosse, WI, 54601.  Followed by reception/food/brief program (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED).  For invitation/price or more information, Sr. Carrie Kirsch – Kirsch150@aol.com.

Thursday, August 11 – Port Washington, Wisconsin

8:30 a.m. – Mass at St. Mary’s Church, 430 Johnson Street, Port Washington, WI, 53074.

Saturday, August 13 – Belgium, Wisconsin – Luxembourg Fest Weekend

9:00 a.m. – Blessing of Immigrant Sculpture created by Luxembourg American sculptor, Victorine Hinger, in the New Luxembourg Village Square, and blessing of Luxembourg Brotherhood Boulevard and Meyers-Rolling Lake in the New Luxembourg Development.  Luxembourg American Cultural Center, 100 Peter Thein Avenue, Belgium, WI, 53004

11:00 a.m. – Luxembourg Fest Parade & Luxembourg Fest – more information – lacs.lu

3:00 p.m. – Blessing of the refurbished, historic bells of St. Mary’s Church and new bell memorial.  St. Mary’s Cemetery, 6066 Lake Church Road, Belgium, WI, 53004.  More information – thebellsofstmarys.org

5:30 p.m. – Luxembourg American Cultural Society’s “Luxembourg Under the Stars – An Alfresco Culinary Experience” – New Luxembourg Village Square, Luxembourg American Cultural Center, 100 Peter Thein Avenue, Belgium, WI, 53004.  RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – more information – lacs.lu

Sunday, August 14 – Belgium, Wisconsin

10:00 a.m. – Luxembourg Fest Outdoor Mass.  Belgium Community Park, Main Street, Belgium, Wisconsin. Followed by food/beverages, music, Fest activities.  More information – lacs.lu

With gratitude to the co-sponsors of Cardinal Hollerich’s Pastoral Visit to the Midwest:

Archdiocese of Luxembourg

Honorary Consulate of Luxembourg in Wisconsin

Luxembourg American Cultural Society

Luxembourg Brotherhood of America

Luxembourgers of Aurora, Illinois

St. Donatus Luxembourg Heritage Society

Luxembourg Heritage Society of Southern Minnesota

Luxembourg/American Descendants Society of the La Crosse Region

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For more information about the Cardinal’s visit, contact Kevin Wester, Attaché for Cultural Affairs & Public Relations – Honorary Consulate of Luxembourg in Wisconsin at kevin@luxdualcitizenship.com.