A Beacon of Hope
Welcome to St. Joseph Shrine: A Beacon of Hope in the Heart of Detroit
In the storied Motor City, just across Gratiot Road from the famed Eastern Market, a venerable steeple rises to meet the modern skyline. This offering of stone amidst a sea of steel, a sacred place of worship, prayer, and devotion for thousands, was once the tallest building in Detroit. Elevated to a Shrine in the year 2020 by His Grace, Allen Henry Vigneron, then Archbishop of Detroit, parishioners and pilgrims alike have flocked here for more than 150 years to practice the Faith and to petition glorious St. Joseph, head of the Holy Family and patron of the Universal Church, in their time of need
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!
Goal: $1.5M by August 2025
Help us maintain continuous restoration without interruption
Our Restoration Journey
Historic Renewal Campaign Launch
Launched the Historic Renewal Campaign to restore and revitalize our 150-year-old church building and campus.
Archdiocesan Shrine Designation
St. Joseph was granted the designation of Archdiocesan Shrine in recognition of its vibrant spiritual growth.
Stonework Restoration
Completed the stonework restoration project, preserving the historic façade of our beautiful church.
Bell Tower Assessment
WJE Engineering identified urgent repairs needed in the upper section of the bell tower.
Master Plan Revision
Completion of revised master plan with Chrisman Construction and Quinn Evans Architects.
Bell Tower Construction Begins
First phase of Bell Tower restoration to commence with available funds.
Fundraising Goal Deadline
Target to raise remaining $1.5M to ensure continuous restoration without costly interruptions.
Project Completion
Anticipated completion of the Bell Tower restoration, returning the stately finials to their proper place.