Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine of Indian River

09/02/2026

Today’s view of the Cross

08/30/2026

On Monday, August 31, we will have Mass of the day at 5:30pm in Chapel.

08/29/2026

We celebrate God’s gift of healing with Encounter Ministry and led by Fr. Peter Wigton

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

Today is the Memorial of St. Monica! We celebrated it as a solemnity with the parishioners of St. Paul’s at the historic church of St. Monica’s in Afton. Adoration will continue through the day at St. Monica’s, concluding with Vespers and Benediction at 5:40pm and Mass at 6pm.

08/14/2026

Highlights of some of the projects that our volunteers are helping with on the grounds. We are so grateful to all of you who help make the Shrine beautiful in every season!

08/13/2026

Michigan Young Adult Hiking & Rafting Pilgrimage

Friday, Sept. 11 - Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
Open to ages 18-39, this exciting weekend includes: Mass, prayer, campfires, camping at Cheboygan State park, rafting the Sturgeon River, the opportunity to meet friends from across Michigan, and grow closer to God!

Registration deadline: Sept. 7. Spaces fill up fast. Learn more and reserve your spot today. See link in comments for registration link.

Cohosted by the (Arch)Dioceses of Detroit and Lansing in collaboration with the dioceses of Michigan. Open to all young adults throughout Michigan and beyond.

*This is the rescheduled pilgrimage originally planned for July.

08/10/2026

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On Sunday, August 9, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of our former pastor, Fr. Mike Fowler, OFM.

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