St. Joseph is a Roman Catholic church in South Norwalk, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.

History

Saint Joseph's Church was founded in 1895, from the southern portion of Saint Mary's. The first pastor was Rev. John Winters. Winters rented the Music Hall on South Main Street for services. The congregation was Irish, Hungarian, and Italian.

Saint Joseph Church (Norwalk, Connecticut)

The church's architecture is Gothic Revival, designed by architect Joseph A. Jackson. The cornerstone was laid April 4, 1897.

Saint Joseph Church (Norwalk, Connecticut)

Present day

At St. Joseph Church in South Norwalk, Mass is conducted in English, Spanish, and French Creole.

Saint Joseph Church (Norwalk, Connecticut)

References

External links

St Joseph - website

Diocese of Bridgeport

Gothic Revival church buildings in Connecticut

Roman Catholic churches in Norwalk, Connecticut

1895 establishments in Connecticut

Roman Catholic parishes of Diocese of Bridgeport