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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Blessing of Throats

Feb 2, 2026

This Wednesday, First Wednesday, February 4, we will hold the individual blessing of throats at the end of the Noon Mass at St. Joseph Chapel & the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341). St. Joseph devotions, which...

The Visit of Bishop Montforton

Jan 30, 2026

Tomorrow, Saturday, January 31, Bishop Jeffrey Montforton will come to St. Joseph Chapel & the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341) to celebrate the Noon Mass and join us for a lunch reception.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME to...

The Visit of Bishop Montforton

Jan 27, 2026

This Saturday, January 31, Bishop Jeffrey Montforton will come to St. Joseph Chapel & the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, MI 48341) to celebrate the Noon Mass and join us for a lunch reception.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME to the...