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St. Joseph's Parish was founded in 1856.  The present church, consecrated in 1871, is the first consecrated church in Minnesota.

Church of Saint Joseph
About Us

The world's only operating Schwalbach Mechanical Clock that rings an Angelus Bell is found in the bell tower of the Church of St. Joseph.  This historical clock is still in its original operating condition.

The clock was built in 1906 by Mathias Schwalbach, a master builder of tower clocks from the Rhine Country.  Although six clocks with Angelus bells were made, St. Joseph's is the only one still functioning as originally designed.

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In 2006, the clock stopped working.  Temperature changes, moisture, dust, dirt, and time had taken their toll on the ancient clock.  Because the clock was still in high quality and condition, the decision was made to completely repair and recondition it.  The restoration was completed in June, 2008.

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Mission Statement

We, the Parish of

St. Joseph, are a Catholic, Benedictine faith community.  Our liturgy invites and inspires active participation and faith-filled living.  Through our ministry of formation in Christ we continue to build a solid foundation as witnesses who eagerly respond to the needs of the parish and wider community.

 

Vision Statement

We will be a Catholic community who is a living presence of Christ that welcomes and embraces all who seek God, recognizes and boldly responds to injustice, and inspires full maturity in Christ.

Core Values

 Awareness of God
Community
Holiness
Justice

 

 

Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
12 West Minnesota St.
St. Joseph, MN 56374

Rev. Joseph Feders, OSB
Pastor
Telephone 320-363-7505
E-Mail: parish@churchstjoseph.org