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Welcome to
Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine of Indian River
National Shrine
Open Year Round!
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 365 days a year from dusk to dawn.
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.
Quick Information
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
Click here for Gift Shop Hours
Weekday Mass Schedule
Tuesday 5:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am
Friday 12:00pm
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday
4:30pm
Summer Outside from Memorial Day to Labor Day (weather permitting) Winter Inside
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 9:00-11:30am
Saturday confession time is 2:30-3:45pm
By Appointment
Our Wish List (click to navigate)
Golf Cart
Candle Sticks (candelabra)
On Line Giving (click to navigate)
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.