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Founded: 1942
Current Church Built: Dedicated October 9, 1988
Seating: 1,200
Households: 2,400
The Church of St. Joseph was founded in 1942 when "Sloppy Joe's"
tavern was remodeled and expanded to become the first St. Joseph's church.
Eventually, the remodeled church became part of the school. A new church and bell tower were dedicated on October 9, 1988.
In addition to the primary worship space that seats 1200, the
Church of St. Joseph features a beautiful
Daily Mass Chapel and Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. The main church is
adorned by unique stained glass windows designed by artist Deiterich Spahn of
Wayzata, Minnesota.
St. Joseph's Parochial School was dedicated on June 19,
1949 and just celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. Spanning Kindergarten
through grade eight, the school's enrollment has continued to stay strong,
currently at 750 students. It features a strong academic and fine arts
curriculum with an emphasis on faith formation and respect for others. It also offers
a wide variety of extra-curricular activities.
St. Joseph's has an active RCIA program and a busy and vibrant Faith Formation program. A Youth
Ministry and Vacation Bible School are also available for the young
people in the parish.
As a parish, we are proud to be involved in the Loaves and
Fishes program, Habitat for Humanity and have worshipped our Lord in Perpetual
Adoration since 1991.
The history of this parish is marked by its growth and continuing evolvement
into what St. Joseph's is today!
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