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A Very Important Message from our pastor, Father Umberg. CLICK TITLE to read letter.

Unfortunately, cases of Covid 19 have risen dramatically in the state of Ohio over the last several weeks. We are taking some measures again as a church to attempt to limit the spread of this virus. CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE...

Two scenes are included in this panel: "The Road to Bethlehem" and "Late Christmas Night." CLICK TITLE to watch the video for Panel 2.

As of this weekend Karen Thorpe, who has been business manager of St. Joseph Parish for the last seven and a half years, is retiring. CLICK TITLE to read Fr. Umberg's letter.

This panel illustrates "The Three Dreams of St. Joseph." CLICK TITLE to read background info and watch the video for Panel 1

"Saint Joseph in Heavenly Glory" is depicted in this panel. CLICK TITLE to read background info and watch the video for Panel 3

CLICK TITLE to read article about our parish in the Catholic Telegraph

Join in the Novena to St. Joseph from Wednesday, March 10 through Thursday, March 18, asking his intercession in preparation for the Solemn Feast of St. Joseph on March 19.  CLICK TITLE FOR MORE DETAILS...

We are now in the special year of devotion to St. Joseph ,as announced by Pope Francis. Since St. Joseph is the patron saint of our parish, Fr. Umberg asked to designate our church as a shrine of St. Joseph for this year. CLICK TITLE to read more...

Father Andrew Umberg has dictated this novena for the Year of St. Joseph. It includes open prayers and daily prayers to Saint Joseph that may serve as your reflection or meditation for each day of the novena. CLICK TITLE for the full novena and the daily reflection / mediation prayers.

Archbishop Schnurr decreed on Jan. 14th, "that for the period of the Holy Year of Saint Joseph... the parish church of Saint Joseph in North Bend, Ohio, be designated as a diocesan shrine"... CLICK TITLE FOR DOC

Officially called "The Epiphany of the Lord," this feast celebrates the epiphany (manifestation) of Christ to the Gentiles, symbolized by Christ's manifestation to the Magi (Wise Men). The feast originally was... CLICK TITLE FOR MORE

During the Year of Saint Joseph, the use of this litany has been "enriched with a plenary indulgence," which may be earned once a day subject to the usual conditions.... CLICK TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND THIS LITANY

The "Holy Family" is a name given to the family unit of Jesus. While the exact details of the life of the Holy Family may be uonknown, we can still learn a lot from the stories we do have. CLICK TITLE TO LEARN MORE...

If you, your friends or your children or grandchildren would like to experience the display away from a crowd before or after Mass, we will have some special display hours this coming week, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 22nd and 23rd, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Please enter through the main church entrance under the carport---the only door that will probably be unlocked!)

The Christmas Mass Schedule: Christmas Eve Masses: 3:00 PM, 4:45 PM and 10:30 PM Christmas Day Masses: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM

Here’s what you need to know about the Year of St. Joseph: Why did the Pope declare a year of St. Joseph? What special graces are available? Why does the Church honor St. Joseph? CLICK TITLE FOR ANSWERS

This prayer was composed by Pope Leo XIII in his 1889 encyclical, "Quamquam pluries." The use of this prayer during the Year of St. Joseph is "enriched with a plenary indulgence." CLICK TITLE FOR MORE...

We are offering a new approach to Baptismal preparation that will offer individual consideration for each family. When a family is expecting a baby or has a newborn or young child, we ask that you call the parish office and speak to Marti Barnes, our Pastoral Associate. After giving her some preliminary information, a time to meet for the preparation session can be scheduled at everyone’s convenience. CLICK TITLE FOR MORE DETAILS

FREE COVID-19 Testing for those who live, work, or attend school in Hamilton County St. This will be Hosted at: St. Joseph Church 25 E. Harrison Avenue North Bend, Ohio 45052 Tuesday, December 1, 2020 3:30pm – 7:30pm Please use the QR code to the left to complete pre-registration questions. Not required but encouraged to streamline testing. URL:https://is.gd/TESTandPROTECT. Please click the FREE COVID-19 TESTING DOCUMENT ABOVE FOR FULL DETAILS.