Announcements

Please follow this page for updates, schedule changes and information from Fr. Alex. 

CLOSED & Pilgrimage Orientation Meeting

The Shrine will close AFTER tomorrow for a summer break: i.e., from July 12-31.  So “Keep Cool with Christ” as our outdoor signs says! I can still accept Mass Intentions while we are closed.  (I offer Mass every day—often a private one.)  Mass Intentions can be given...
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Pilgrimage Orientation Meeting

This year, I will be leading a Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land on October 12-22. The Orientation Meeting is this Saturday, July 11, 2:00-4:00 pm at St. Joseph Chapel (400 South Blvd. W., Pontiac, MI 48341) in the Lower Level. Enter through the front iron doors of...
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Independence Day

Dear Friends, We now have a flier (IT IS ATTACHED and is emailable or hard copy) for our October 12-22 Holy Land Pilgrimage that you may request in anticipation of the July 11 (Saturday) 2:00 pm mandatory Pilgrimage Orientation Meeting at St. Joseph Chapel (400 South...
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Catechesis: The Catholic Worldview and Jesus in Iran

Jan 16, 2026

We will be OPEN TOMORROW, Friday, January 16, at St. Joseph Chapel & the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341).  We are open EVERY Wednesday, Friday and Saturday with a Noon Mass.  Monday, January 19, the Third Monday, is...

Jubilee Year of St. Francis

Jan 13, 2026

Since some parishes will not be able to offer Mass Wednesday-Friday since their priests must meet with the Archbishop, please know that St. Joseph Chapel & the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341) will be OPEN on...

First Wednesday

Jan 6, 2026

On this (traditional date of) Epiphany we recognize that we too are called to be like the ancient Magi (perhaps Jesus’ first Gentile disciples and perhaps one of the first Christian saints) to find the wisdom of salvation at the foot of the Manger. Spiritual warfare...