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    Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Motherhouse

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    79 Reviews
    #4 of 39 things to do in La Crosse
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    701 Franciscan Way, La Crosse, WI 54601-1608
    +1 608-782-5610
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    “Gloss and Glitter”

    The architecture here is amazing and the sisters are extremely proud of their efforts. It's worth a... read more

    Reviewed February 19, 2018
    2017Queen
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    La Crosse, Wisconsin
    “Enter across from the Student Union.”

    Great tour. It is amazing chapel. Enter across from the Student Union. If you happen to be there... read more

    Reviewed December 17, 2017
    Kev521
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    Freeport, Illinois
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    “beautiful chapel” (6 reviews)
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    701 Franciscan Way, La Crosse, WI 54601-1608
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    Reviewed February 19, 2018
    Gloss and Glitter

    The architecture here is amazing and the sisters are extremely proud of their efforts. It's worth a visit if you happen to come in the colder months. If you're lucky, you might get to hear a performance from a visiting choir.

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    Reviewed December 17, 2017
    Enter across from the Student Union.

    Great tour. It is amazing chapel. Enter across from the Student Union. If you happen to be there when there is a Viterbo U concert, you have to go and hear the sounds. One of the Sisters take you around the chapel and to the...More

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    Reviewed October 22, 2017
    God created the heaven and the earth AND this Church

    One of the best churches in the world. You will have a renewed sense of self and your journey with Jesus. You have to see and be here before you die.

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    Reviewed October 11, 2017
    Exceeds Expectations

    Extraordinary architecture that rivals European Churches is all respects. They out did themselves with quality and attention to detail with the building of this church. Setting inside you feel a reverence and reflect on your faith. We stayed and said prayers with great reverence in...More

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    Reviewed October 8, 2017
    If you love architecture and/or history, you'll love this one

    It is difficult to find the entrance & parking, but don't give up. We circled the block 4 times trying to find it. Glad we persevered, because the sanctuary was beautiful. Built in the style of an old basilica, the structure is impressive. The perpetual...More

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    Reviewed August 28, 2017 via mobile
    Rivaled Europe

    The church was beautiful. Many retired Nuns, a few Vitterbo students, and a handful of others celebrated Mass at 9:00 am on Sunday. After Mass one of the Sisters told us of the Adoration Chapel behind the main altar. We quietly crept back there and...More

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    Reviewed June 14, 2017
    More than a beautiful chapel-

    Being in this chapel is a spiritual experience. It is breathtakingly beautiful plus the inner peace it brings to you is wonderful. Don't miss this if you are anywhere near La Crosse.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2017
    Worth a visit

    This is a beautiful series of buildings, not really very old (by British standards) but remarkable workmanship. But sure to note the hours when the Sisters will give a tour - 1-3 PM. However we arrived early and they let us come into a common...More

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    Reviewed March 16, 2017
    A hidden gem and a must see...

    An exquisite example of old-world craftsmanship that showcases handcarved and painted art objects and a lovely chapel that is one of a kind in the Midwest. The sisters for some 139 years have faithfully prayed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 12 monbths...More

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    Reviewed March 16, 2017
    A "DO NOT MISS" experience when in La Crosse

    The Mary of the Angels Chapel and the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration are simply stunningly beautiful...actually breathtaking. Take the time to visit and enjoy the tour given by one of the lovely sisters. Tours are available Monday through Saturday 9 to 10:45am and 1 to...More

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    katpell
    December 19, 2015|
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    Response from jochafen | Reviewed this property |
    Yes during the tour but not during Mass.
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    ndkono
    July 29, 2015|
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    Response from janicepk | Reviewed this property |
    The two receptionists are lovely and I think would be glad to walk you through the process if it is available. They are the Franciscan order of the Catholic church so I believe you would need to be Catholic.
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    TheGoodSister
    May 3, 2015|
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    Response from PnRD | Reviewed this property |
    Mary of the Angels Chapel The interior of the chapel is an architectural and artistic treasure. It is Romanesque in style, with Corinthian pillars and windows of Bavarian stained glass. Altars of Italian marble are decorated... More
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