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!
Daily Prayer to St. Joseph
Written by St. Francis de Sales
Glorious St. Joseph, spouse of Mary, grant us thy paternal protection, we beseech thee by the heart of Jesus Christ. O thou, whose power extends to all our necessities and can render possible for us the most impossible things, open thy fatherly eyes to the needs of thy children. In the trouble and distress which afflicts us, we confidently have recourse to thee. Deign to take under thy charitable charge this important and difficult matter, cause of our worries. Make its happy outcome be for God's glory and for the good of His devoted servants. Amen.
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 & 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!