Church of Saint Joseph 125th Anniversary Gala

ROCKLAND, New York - Saint Joseph Parish turns 125 years old this year, and the church is planning a June 2nd celebration.

The Church of Saint Joseph 125th Anniversary Gala will be held June 2nd from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 26 Paris Avenue, Rockleigh, NJ 07647. The event will include an award ceremony and entertainment.

For additional information, please call (845) 356-0311

or visit them at 245 N Main St. , Spring Valley, New York 10977

The parish was built in 1894 by generations of immigrants from Ireland, Italy and other European nations. The theme of tending to immigrants has not changed since.

Located in Spring Valley, New York, a village of 50,000 people with poor housing stock, crime and many low-income families, the church tends to this population spiritual needs. The church deals with many issues parishioners face, including immigration, education, employment and housing.

"It's a dynamic community. Our church is a mosaic of the community." Fr. Levelt Germain

St. Joseph's Church: Some history

• In 1867, families began worshiping in homes in the village and broke ground on a church building on West Street in 1868.
• in 1894, land was purchased on Main Street and the church as dedicated in 1895.
• The church — once at 100 N. Main St. until 1970 — has moved over the generations, settling at its current location at 245 N. Main St. and Sneden Place West, where the first Mass was celebrated Sept. 30, 1995. Cardinal John O'Connor, archbishop of New York, dedicated the altar and church on Nov. 4, 1995.
• Until 1995, the church celebrated Mass in its school, built in 1967.

For more information, click on the following link for an article by LoHud: Spring Valley church celebrates 125 years serving diverse community

Welcome from Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church

Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, located in Spring Valley, Rockland County of the Archdiocese of New York has been a parish home to generations of Roman Catholics. Our parish is enlivened by our faith in Jesus Christ.

It is here in this Holy Place, that the people of Saint Joseph Parish have been joined together to share in the Holy Sacraments, since 1965.

It is here in this Holy Place, that we joyfully and gratefully join as one to share in the sacrifice of the Mass, our spiritual sustenance.

It is here in this Holy Place, that we are all inspired to true longing for holiness, a deep desire for conversion, personal renewal, and ever more intense prayer and of solidarity with one's neighbor, especially the needy.

It is here in this Holy Place, we are strengthened by the Sacraments, inspired by the word of God and united in tradition. We strive to inspire, nurture, and renew our Catholic Faith. With our dedication to Sacred Liturgy, uplifting music, thoughtful and inspiring preaching, and passionate ministry through which we become the Body of Christ.

We extend a special welcome to Catholics who have been away from the Church and who have not been practicing their faith. Please consider making Saint Joseph Parish your church home. We are here to serve you and your family members. We welcome you to join us at any time and we pray that our website and our parish will be a true blessing to you and your loved ones.