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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St. Maximilian Kolbe & Holy Day of Obligation of the Assumption

Aug 13, 2025

St. Joseph Chapel & the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341) RE-OPENS tomorrow, Thursday, August 14, on the Memorial of St. Maximilian Kolbe.  We will pray his Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Friday, August 15,...

St. Maximilian Kolbe & the Solemnity of the Assumption

Aug 12, 2025

St. Joseph Chapel & the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341) will RE-OPEN this Thursday, August 14 on the Memorial of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the “Martyr of Charity.”  The readings will be the proper readings from the...

Conference on Our Lady of Guadalupe & Bible Study

Jul 31, 2025

The deadline to register for the conference on Our Lady of Guadalupe has been extended to August 5.  The conference will held on Saturday, August 16 at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, from 8:30 am-5:00 pm.  It costs $30.00/person, which includes breakfast & lunch. ...