Roman Catholic shrine in the north central United States, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
General Information
Grounds are open daily from 6:00am to 7:00pm
Scenic Tower: May–October, Monday–Saturday 9:00am to 4:30pm, Sunday 1:30pm to 4:30pm (weather permitting)
Parking: Free
Scenic Tower: Free
How to Get There
From Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milwaukee Northwest–Park Place (approximately 20 mi): Take I-41 north to WI-167 west, continue west for about 6 miles, then follow signs to Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians at 1525 Carmel Road in Hubertus.
Overview
Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians is a Roman Catholic shrine in the north central United States, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The centerpiece of the shrine is a minor basilica. It is located in the town of Erin, near Hubertus, Wisconsin, in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
The shrine is located atop a high kame in 400 acres (1.6 km2) of woods. Visitors can climb a 178-step observation tower to view the Milwaukee skyline, about thirty miles (50 km) southeast. At approximately 1,350 feet (410 m) above sea level, it is one of the highest points in southeastern Wisconsin.
The basilica hosts weekend Masses. There are also daily religious services and Marian devotions.
The main church was built in 1930. At its entrance, It has two eight-foot-tall statues which were placed there in 1958. The statue on the left depicts St. Mary, Help of Christians; and the one on the right depicts Saint Joseph, protector of the Carmelites. The inside of the church features mosaics of Discalced Carmelite founders St. Teresa of Jesus and St. John of the Cross.
The shrine is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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