22 miles of faith: Catholic family of 10 turns Walk to Mary pilgrimage into a tradition
By Francesca Pollio Fenton••Ewtnnews.com
This year an Illinois family will make the entire 22-mile trek to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin, which honors the only approved Marian apparition site in the United States.
Two adults, eight children, 22 miles, and one purpose to grow closer to Jesus Christ through Mary, his mother. That about sums up what the Allex family from Barrington, Illinois, will be taking on du…