In 1903 he was named vicar general of the Diocese of Grand Rapids . During his tenure as pastor , St. Mary 's school was used as a local relief station when the Grand River flooded in 1904 , and in 1905 , a new convent was built for the sisters . In January 1906 he was raised to the rank of Domestic Prelate of His Holiness by Pope Pius X. Under the direction of Monsignor Schrembs , collections were taken up for victims of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and in 1907 he presided over St. Mary 's Parish Golden Jubilee
1906 San Francisco earthquake
1906 San Francisco earthquake
Joseph Schrembs