A Beacon of Hope

Welcome to St. Joseph Shrine: A Beacon of Hope in the Heart of Detroit

As we continue the restoration of the Shrine, we're focused on completing the bell tower restoration - a landmark project that will restore this beautiful stone structure to its former glory.

Help us restore this magnificent landmark - an anchor for our community, and a beacon of hope for all - to its full glory.

St. Joseph, ora pro nobis!

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St. Joseph Shrine Bell Tower

Goal: $1.5M by August 2025

Help us maintain continuous restoration without interruption

Our Story

Discover the spiritual riches of the Shrine, including a link to our full-length documentary, Living Stones, profiling the grandeur and grit of this beloved parish spanning nearly two centuries.

Our Plan

A testament to the enduring power of beauty and tradition, the Shrine inspires hope for tomorrow - learn about each phase and stage of our critical Historic Renewal Campaign, here.

Our Progress

With immense gratitude for the charity of countless donors and volunteers who have heroically given of their time, talent, and treasure, enjoy updates regarding the many projects that have already been completed or are well underway!

Our Restoration Journey

October 16, 2017

Historic Renewal Campaign Launch

Launched the Historic Renewal Campaign to restore and revitalize our 150-year-old church building and campus.

March 2020

Archdiocesan Shrine Designation

St. Joseph was granted the designation of Archdiocesan Shrine in recognition of its vibrant spiritual growth.

2021

Stonework Restoration

Completed the stonework restoration project, preserving the historic façade of our beautiful church.

2023

Bell Tower Assessment

WJE Engineering identified urgent repairs needed in the upper section of the bell tower.

March 2025

Master Plan Revision

Completion of revised master plan with Chrisman Construction and Quinn Evans Architects.

Spring 2025

Bell Tower Construction Begins

First phase of Bell Tower restoration to commence with available funds.

August 2025

Fundraising Goal Deadline

Target to raise remaining $1.5M to ensure continuous restoration without costly interruptions.

Summer 2027

Project Completion

Anticipated completion of the Bell Tower restoration, returning the stately finials to their proper place.