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Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine of Indian River is located in Indian River, Michigan. The Shrine is home to the largest crucifix in the world. The grounds are open most of the year from dusk to dawn and limited hours in the winter.
While visiting, be sure to view all shrines, the doll museum and gift shop. Weekday and weekend masses are held year round and seasonally weather permitting, outdoors.
If you have a bus or tour group that is going to swing by, your visit can be greatly enhanced by filling out this form or by calling the office.
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Faith formation Handouts (PDF)
Location
The National Shrine of Cross in the Woods
7078 M-68
Indian River, Michigan 49749
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Distances
260 Miles north of Detroit, MI
202 Miles north of Lansing, MI
209 Miles north of Grand Rapids, MI
385 Miles north of Chicago, IL
Hours
Church / Office
Summer 7:00am – 8:00pm
Winter 7:00am – 5:00pm
Doll Museum
Summer 9:00am – 6:00pm
Winter 10:00am – 3:00pm
Gift Shop Hours
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Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday 12:00 Noon
Tuesday 5:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am
Friday 12:00pm
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday
4:30pm Inside
6:00pm Summer Outside from Memorial Day to Labor Day (weather permitting)
Sunday
8:30am (always inside church)
10:30am
Summer Outside from Memorial Day to Labor Day (weather permitting) Winter Inside
Reconciliation Schedule
Reconciliation is available During the summer (through Labor Day weekend)
Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm
Friday 9:00-11:00am
Saturday confession time is 2:00-3:45pm
By Appointment
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