About Shrine of Jesus The Divine Mercy · Clinton Township, Michigan
The Shrine of Jesus The Divine Mercy is an Archdiocesan Shrine in Clinton Township, Michigan, established on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, 2021 by Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, and cared for by the Servants of Jesus of The Divine Mercy, a lay association of the faithful erected in 2003 by Cardinal Adam Maida. The 13-acre campus at 33826 Beaconsfield Street welcomes pilgrims from across southeast Michigan and beyond for Friday Mass, weekly Reconciliation, daily Eucharistic Adoration, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and quiet prayer in its outdoor gardens. It is also home to the Women of Jesus' Merciful Passion, an emerging women's religious community, and offers a gift shoppe, retreat accommodations, and food outreach as part of its mission to share God's mercy with every soul.
- Established
- 2006
- Patron
- Jesus The Divine Mercy (following the vision of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska)
- Rector
- Rev. Hoang Lam (chaplain to the Servants of Jesus of the Divine Mercy)
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Detroit (Metropolitan Archdiocese of Detroit)
Why belong here
The Shrine offers a slower, more contemplative alternative to a typical parish, with Friday Mass at 11 a.m., Reconciliation from 10–11 a.m. each Friday, and Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday through Thursday from 12–1 p.m. Pilgrims come to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at noon, walk the outdoor Stations of the Cross, leave intentions in the prayer box, light candles, or simply sit in the gardens. The community embraces both the spiritual and corporal works of mercy through food outreach, visits to nursing homes and hospitals, Holy Hospitality lunch, and a vibrant gift shoppe whose proceeds support the ministry. A plenary indulgence is available to those who make a pilgrimage on Divine Mercy Sunday, on the feasts of Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15) or St. Faustina Kowalska (October 5), or on any day of a group pilgrimage.
Mass times at Shrine of Jesus The Divine Mercy
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Friday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (one hour prior to Mass)
Adoration times
- Tuesday 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Thursday 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
History of the Shrine of Jesus The Divine Mercy
The Shrine's origin story is rooted in the personal witness of foundress Catherine M. Lanni. In 1986, after the birth of her youngest daughter, Catherine was on her deathbed when she says she was miraculously healed through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to whom she promised to do something 'good' for God. In 1992, she reports that Jesus Christ appeared to her and asked for 'a total healing of every strata of the Church.' On Easter Sunday, April 21, 2003, Cardinal Adam Maida erected The Servants of Jesus of The Divine Mercy as a Private Association of the Christian Faithful. The Center opened in 2006, and in 2013 the ministry moved to its present 13-acre campus at 33826 Beaconsfield Street in Clinton Township, where it developed walking paths, outdoor Stations of the Cross, an Our Lady of Sorrows Rosary garden, and prayer areas dedicated to multiple patron saints. On March 26, 2021 Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron announced the Center's designation as an Archdiocesan Shrine, and on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, 2021, it was formally dedicated under the name the Shrine of Jesus The Divine Mercy.
- 1986 — Catherine Lanni's miraculous healing through the Blessed Virgin Mary
- 1992 — Catherine reports an apparition of Jesus asking for a 'total healing of every strata of the Church'
- April 21, 2003 — Cardinal Adam Maida erects the Servants of Jesus of The Divine Mercy as a Private Association of the Christian Faithful
- 2006 — The Divine Mercy Center opens
- 2013 — Center relocates to 33826 Beaconsfield Street, Clinton Township
- March 26, 2021 — Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron announces designation as Archdiocesan Shrine
- April 11, 2021 — Formal dedication on Divine Mercy Sunday; plenary indulgence granted
- December 8, 2021 — Apostolic Penitentiary adds plenary indulgence for pilgrimages
Visit the Shrine — Hours and What to Expect
The Shrine is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and every second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pilgrims are welcomed by on-site Prayer Ministers, who pray with visitors and assist with any needs. The Shrine's mission is 'to encourage people to experience the mercy of God, to minister with love and compassion, and to open the door to healing through which all may pass.' Its vision is to be 'a place of peace and love for the community of mankind, a beacon of hope for those in need, a light along the path of life, and a reflection of God's words that all souls matter.'
- Open Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Daily Prayer Ministers welcome, pray with, and assist visitors
- Accessible 13-acre grounds with gardens, walking paths, and outdoor Stations of the Cross
The Servants of Jesus of The Divine Mercy
The Servants of Jesus of The Divine Mercy are the lay association of the faithful who staff, govern, and animate the Shrine. Erected as a Private Association of the Christian Faithful by Cardinal Adam Maida on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2003, the Servants carry out the spiritual and corporal works of mercy through daily prayer ministry, food outreach, and visits to nursing homes, hospitals, and residences. Catherine M. Lanni serves as foundress and president, and her daughter Benedetta Morley serves as executive director.
- Erected April 21, 2003 (Easter Sunday) by Cardinal Adam Maida
- Lay association of the Christian Faithful
- Foundress and President: Catherine M. Lanni
- Executive Director: Benedetta Morley
- Practices spiritual and corporal works of mercy
Women of Jesus' Merciful Passion
The Shrine is also home to the Women of Jesus' Merciful Passion, an emerging women's community aspiring to become a religious order. The community works on the Shrine grounds, prays the Our Lady of Sorrows rosary, the Angelus, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy daily, and offers prayer ministry, hospitality, and outreach by visiting nursing homes, hospitals, and residences when possible.
- Emerging women's religious community aspiring to become a religious order
- Daily prayers: Our Lady of Sorrows Rosary, Angelus, Chaplet of Divine Mercy
- Prayer ministry, hospitality, and outreach to nursing homes, hospitals, and residences
- Members include Sr. Sarah Poirier
Plenary Indulgences and Pilgrimages
Following its 2021 designation as an Archdiocesan Shrine, a plenary indulgence is available to the Faithful who make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Jesus The Divine Mercy. The indulgence is granted on Divine Mercy Sunday (the Sunday after Easter), on the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15), on the memorial of St. Faustina Kowalska (October 5), or on any day of a group pilgrimage. To receive the indulgence, pilgrims fulfill the usual requirements: praying an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for the pope's intentions, and making a confession within a week of the visit. In December 2021 the Apostolic Penitentiary further added a plenary indulgence for pilgrimages to the Shrine.
- Divine Mercy Sunday — Sunday after Easter
- Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows — September 15
- Memorial of St. Faustina Kowalska — October 5
- Any day during a group pilgrimage
- Requirements: confession within a week, and Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for the pope's intentions
The 13-Acre Campus and Outdoor Devotions
Visitors to the Shrine can enjoy a 13-acre campus featuring walking paths, outdoor Stations of the Cross, an Our Lady of Sorrows Rosary garden, the image of Divine Mercy, and prayer areas dedicated to several patron saints including Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Joseph, the Infant of Prague, and St. Therese of Lisieux. The campus also includes the Our Lady of Guadalupe Atrium, a prayer box where intentions are placed for daily prayer by Prayer Ministers and Home Intercessors, prayer intention candles, and a bell tower whose hymns mark the hours of the day — particularly the 3:00 p.m. Hour of Mercy.
- Walking paths and 13 acres of grounds
- Outdoor Stations of the Cross
- Our Lady of Sorrows Rosary garden
- Image of Divine Mercy
- Prayer areas: Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Joseph, Infant of Prague, St. Therese of Lisieux
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Atrium
- Prayer intention candles and prayer box
- Bell tower ringing at 10 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m.
Sacraments, Mass Intentions, and Devotions
The Shrine offers weekly Holy Mass on Fridays at 11:00 a.m. and the Sacrament of Reconciliation one hour prior to Mass. Pilgrims may also submit Mass Intentions for healing, the repose of a soul, or any other request, and may request that a candle be lit at the Shrine as a symbol of prayer and devotion. The bell tower rings at 10 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m. to call pilgrims to daily prayer, and the Women of Jesus' Merciful Passion lead the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy each day at noon.
- Holy Mass — Friday 11:00 a.m.
- Reconciliation — Friday 10:00–11:00 a.m.
- Mass Intentions available (healing, repose of a soul, or any request)
- Candle lighting available
- Chaplet of The Divine Mercy — daily at 12:00 p.m.
Outreach, Charity, and the Works of Mercy
The Shrine's mission extends beyond its chapel walls through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. Food outreach programs continue to grow with donor support, and Prayer Ministers, the Women of Jesus' Merciful Passion, and Home Intercessors regularly visit nursing homes, hospitals, and residences. The ministry also operates Holy Hospitality, offering a free lunch for visitors — a tradition resumed when COVID safety guidelines allowed.
- Food outreach programs
- Visits to nursing homes, hospitals, and residences
- Home Intercessors praying for submitted intentions
- Holy Hospitality lunch for visitors
Vocations and the Consecrated Life
The Shrine supports vocational discernment, particularly through the Women of Jesus' Merciful Passion. Young women discerning a call to religious life are invited to explore joyful service, Eucharistic devotion, and community life with the Women of the Shrine. Father Hoang Lam serves as chaplain to the Servants of Jesus of the Divine Mercy.
- Discernment opportunities with the Women of Jesus' Merciful Passion
- Chaplain: Rev. Hoang Lam
- Emphasis on Eucharistic devotion and community
Gift Shoppe and Retreats
The Shrine's gift shop offers a thoughtful selection of devotional items, spiritual books, handmade rosaries, and sacred art — each chosen to inspire faith and bring comfort. Every purchase directly supports the ongoing mission of the Shrine. The Shrine also offers retreat housing for those seeking a deeper spiritual experience, and hosts the Jubilee Year pilgrimage and other seasonal events.
- Handmade rosaries, sacred art, devotional items, and spiritual books
- Purchases support the Shrine's mission
- Retreat housing available
- Jubilee Year pilgrimage and seasonal events
Get Involved — Donate and Volunteer
Because the Shrine does not receive financial support from the Archdiocese of Detroit, donor contributions are 'appreciated and cherished.' Funds are used for spreading the message of Divine Mercy and providing spiritual healing. Donors may give one-time gifts or become Sustaining Donors with weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual recurring donations. Volunteers are also welcomed to serve at the Shrine, and brick pavers can be ordered as a permanent form of support on the grounds.
- One-time donations accepted
- Sustaining Donor program (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual)
- Volunteer sign-ups available
- Brick paver program to support the grounds
Events, Feast Days, and Pilgrimages
Throughout the liturgical year, the Shrine offers a rhythm of sacred gatherings, devotions, and celebrations — from feast days and seasonal retreats to pilgrimages and First Friday Masses. The full calendar is published on the Shrine's Events page, including Holy Day Masses, special devotions, retreats, and the annual Saints Classic Golf Outing fundraiser held at Hickory Hollow Golf Course in Macomb.
- First Friday Mass celebrations
- Divine Mercy Sunday observance
- Seasonal retreats and pilgrimages
- Annual Saints Classic Golf Outing at Hickory Hollow Golf Course, Macomb
- Holy Day Masses