Fr. Dale Cieslik
Celebrated the annual Cemetery mass in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Fr. Dale's family was from St. Joseph Community and he is a first Cousin to Archbishop Thompson. Read the article.
National Register of Historical Places
The St. Joseph Church was listed in the National Register of Historical Places October 25, 2010.
Fr. Bill Bowling
Fr. Bill Bowling personal friend and spiritual friend of Barry Brady send a text message with a link; Pope Francis sends message to conference on closed churches : Read…
Fr. John Lesousky
Fr. John Lesousky, best friend of Fr Ernie, celebrated mass in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Fr. John also celebrated Fr. Ernie’s funeral mass in October of 2001.
Deacon Joe Dant
Born March 26, 1955 The oldest of 6 children (1 brother 4 sisters) Married to Linda Hollinger Dant July 3, 1976. 3 daughters: Janice, Alicia & Suzanne Ordained to the…
St. Joe Community
Entrance Sign to St. Joe Community which holds proud it's Catholic identity to St. Joseph.
Wall Alter after statues were removed
Photo of the wall altar in 2001 after all the statues where removed. The only religious items in the church were the wall altar from the St Mary’s College and…
Fr. Ernie Schumaker Arrives at St. Joe
Fr. Ernie came to St. Joe 1963 – 1974, returning 1982 until we closed in 1996. Click here or image below to enlarge Heart of the Holy Land Newsletter