About the Parish

To be and to bring the light of Christ
to the people of Mandarin

What do we all want?  ...To know and be known...to love and be loved.

We are a city set on a hill. The members of St. Joseph’s Parish believe Jesus Christ is the focal point of a caring Christian Community.

The further mission of our Parish Family, therefore, is to create, maintain, nurture, and foster an environment which will encourage and assist us in reaching our full potential through growth in the knowledge and image of Christ in every facet of our lives.

Challenged by lifelong learning and affirmed by active participation, St. Joseph’s Parish Family boldly proclaims the Word of God, and with abounding joy, celebrates the Holy Eucharist — the summit of Christian worship and spirituality — and through outreach, supports and ministers to the community at large.

St. Joseph Catholic Church is located at the intersection of Loretto and Old St Augustine Road in what Mandarin residents call the "Catholic Courners."   The parish has a rich history in the neighborhood with a large campus and congregation that has flourished over time and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. With numerous ministries ranging from spiritual to youth and education, the lay members of the parish have ample opportunities to develop a deeper relationship with our Lord.

The parish supports the community of Mandarin in the corporal acts of mercy through support groups and programs like the Mandarin Food Bank and the Courage with Hope ministry, which is an outreach dedicated to helping those who suffer from homelessness.