About Saint Joseph Oratory in Detroit:
A magnificent Victorian Gothic edifice that was founded in 1855 as a German Catholic parish, with the current church building being completed in 1873 and noted as of national architectural significance. St. Joseph Oratory (also known as Saint Joseph Shrine) is a landmark center of Catholic faith, culture, and community in Detroit’s historic Eastern Market district.
In July 2013, the Archdiocese of Detroit merged St. Joseph with two nearby parishes. Then, in October 2016, St. Joseph became its own parish under the spiritual and pastoral care of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest The Canons of the Institute have served and led the local faithful by bringing daily traditional Latin Masses, regular devotions, liturgical instruction, and an active parish life.
On Sunday, March 8, 2020, Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron (now retired) announced that he had granted the title of Archdiocesan Shrine to St. Joseph Oratory, in recognition of the parish’s service as a popular place of pilgrimage and its abundant availability of the sacraments.
St. Joseph Shrine is now one of two shrines encompassing an entire campus in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Archbishop Vigneron shared the joyful news in a letter to the faithful, which is given in full below and also may be viewed as a PDF here.
Most Rev. Edward Weisenburger has decreed that as of July 1, 2025 the Mass and sacraments according to the preconciliar liturgical books (Latin Mass) will be banned in all 28 parish churches where it is currently being offered in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
The Saint Joseph Shrine is exempt, and it seems that a few regional non-parish churches will be appointed as Traditional Latin Mass sites, although we have no details on that yet
Finding Saint Joseph Oratory in Detroit:
Address: 1828 Jay Street, Detroit, Michigan 48207
Click here for the official website of Saint Joseph Oratory in Detroit