The shrine was carried in procession through the streets of the area. (Photo below Click here for video). The first procession took place on May 28, 1922 It took at least 40 men to carry the Shrine through the streets.  The route taken was: North on Sheldon from the church to Sycamore Street, across Division Ave. to Grant Street, West to Ionia, South on Ionia to Hall Street, and back down Hall to the church for Benediction.

The last procession took place in the mid sixties, but the Shrine is still housed on the church grounds in a building specificaly made for it.

The Shrine is brought out of the building for display on certain feast days throughout the year.

On October 1, 2006, the Parish celebrated this important shrine with an outdoor Mass and open house. The shrine has been donated to the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, has been restored and is now on display.  A commemorative laser-cut crystal is available from the chrurch office.  For details, click here .