The Man on the Cross
The Holy Family
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The Hall of Saints
National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods
The Shrines
Shrine of St. Francis
The present statue of St. Francis was added to the shrine in 1994 and is the work of James Hopfensperger of Midland, Michigan.
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Our Lady of the Highway
Located in the lower grounds of the Shrine. She has been the patroness of millions of travelers and pilgrims who visit the Cross In The Woods.
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Shrine of St. Peregrine
Peregrine is the patron of those who suffer from cancer and HIV/AIDS. The statue lives in a gazebo which provides a place for reflection and prayer.
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Shrine of Kateri Tekakwitha
The bronze statue of Kateri Tekakwitha, created by Canadian sculptor, Timothy P. Schmalz, was placed on the grounds during the summer of 2001.
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The Holy Family
Located in the outdoor sanctuary part of the Shrine, this statue is meant to represent family intimacy. It was built by the sculptor, Timothy P. Schmalz and titled A Quiet Moment.
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Fr. McGivney Memorial
Born August 12th, 1852 in Waterbury, CT, Fr. Michael McGivney was declared Venerable in 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI.
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Cross In The Woods National Shrine
7078 M-68Indian River, Michigan 49749
Parish/Shrine Offices: 231-238-8973
Shrine Gift Shop: 231-238-8722
Parish/Shrine Fax: 231-238-7012
Email: NationalShrine@crossinthewoods.com
Daily Mass Times
- Tuesday - Friday - 9:00 AM
Weekend Mass Times
- Sunday - 8:30 AM - Always inside church
- Sunday - 10:30 AM - Summer: Outside from Memorial Day to Labor Day (weather permitting), Winter: inside
- Saturday - 4:30 PM - Summer: Outside from Memorial Day to Labor Day (weather permitting), Winter: inside
Church Hours
- Summer - 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Winter - 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Gift Shop
- Sunday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday-Saturday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Doll Museum
- Summer - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Winter - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Walk the church grounds and enjoy the serenity from Dawn to Dusk. There are no fees or admissions but your generosity in donations is welcomed.
NO PETS ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS.
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Development Fund Raffle
$100 per ticket for a chance to win $10,000
Cash Prizes
1 @ $10,000 • 1 @ $5,000 • 3 @ $1,000 • 4 @ $500
Drawing: September 18, 2022
at 11:45am - Church Gathering Area
Need not be present to win!
License: Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine,
Michigan License #R63962
Daily Readings
Enjoy reading the Daily Readings from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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Next Event(s)
Presence – The Mystery of the Eucharist
12 Jul 2022 - 26 Jul 2022 | 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Presence – The Mystery of the Eucharist July 12th, 19th & 26th 3 Week study on the Eucharist with Fr. Patrick Maher Adult & Youth – Faith Formation Do you ever feel like God is far away? The whole story of Salvation is the story of God being present to His people – in Eden, Read More →
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