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Mass Schedule
SATURDAY
(Anticipated Sunday Mass)
5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
DAILY MASS
8:30 a.m.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday—Friday
7:30 a.m.
RECONCILIATION
SATURDAY
4-4:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic
Catholic Church History
The original St. Joseph Church was known as the “Church of the Irish.” When it was dedicated, it became the fourth Catholic Church in the city of Charleston.
The original building was built in 1852 and was used by the Zion Presbyterian Congregation. The building was bought at auction by the Diocese of Charleston. The church was dedicated by Bishop Patrick N. Lynch on May 5, 1861. The Reverend Patrick Ryan, an assistant at St. Mary’s Church, is given credit for urging the establishment of the church, realizing the need for a church for the poor Irish immigrants of the “borough” in 1860. The Reverend Leon Fillion was the first rector.
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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable about the rich man who selfishly stored all his grain and goods only to die and not enjoy his abundance anyway. What we struggle all our lives to learn is that life does not consist of possessions more our perceived security, but...
Youth Ministry Registration
Registration for Middle School Youth Group and High School Youth Group will also be after all three Masses the weekend of August 9 and August 10. Students in grades 6 thru 8 are welcomed and encouraged to join the Middle School Youth Group. Students in grades 9-12 are...
Faith Formation Registration
Registration for Faith Formation classes (2025-2026) will be held after ALL THREE Masses the weekend of August 9 and August 10. Those parents anticipating their child receiving either the Sacrament of First Communion or Confirmation must have been registered in class...