In keeping with the tradition of Novendiales (Nine Days of Mourning) Bishop Berg has requested that a novena in memory of Pope Francis be prayed beginning on Thursday, April 24, 2025, ending on Friday, May 2, 2025.

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 am Bishop Berg will be celebrating a Mass at the Cathedral, one of the diocesan pilgrim locations, followed by a rosary and the Novena in Memory of Pope Francis. All are welcome.

George BannouraOriginal Olive Wood Handicrafts from Bethlehem Handicrafts along with Mike Bannoura will be at all masses the weekend of April 26-27, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Bethlehem Handicrafts continues to provide a platform for the Christian artists of Bethlehem to showcase their beautiful olive wood figurines in these unprecedented times. Amid this storm, our courage and faith has only grown stronger as we continue to fulfil our mission of bringing a part of the Holy Land to your homes, thus giving a helping hand to those Christian artists & their families.

For more information and to view available products, please visit: www.bethlehemhandicrafts.com.

The St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women (CCW) brings together ALL Catholic women to enhance spiritual growth and develop leadership. We promote the Christian community through fellowship, education, empowering, nurturing, and supporting our members.

Our meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month with the fellowship beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the business meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Come join us.
Your Sister in Christ,

Diana Alvarado, President
St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women

St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, Council 9456 members are looking for interested men of the Parish to become a member of the Knights.

If interested in becoming a Knight, contact John Spearing or any brother Knight you see in church and we will provide you with information and answer any questions you might have.

Read more HERE

The St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will hold a Recruitment/Ministry Fair after Mass on March 29th & 30th and April 26th & 27th. We invite all women aged 18 and older to join the St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women.

Our goal is to unite all Catholic women and provide a platform for discussing and acting on matters of mutual interest. We promote Catholic spirituality, knowledge, and support programs within our diocese.

The Pueblo Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is pleased to offer $500.00 Betty Filpi Memorial College Scholarship for the ‘24-25 academic year.

Eligibility requirements:

• Be an active parish member
• Plan to be a full-time college certificate or degree-seeking student
• Complete the scholarship application package

Completed applications are due by April 23, 2025

Applications can be obtained from parish office or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:

Nancy L. Bachicha
Phone: 719-369-5000

St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women will award one $1,000 scholarship to an institution of higher learning to a female high school graduating senior who is a member of:

• St. Joseph Church in Blende
• St. Therese Church in Vineland

She must have a 3.00 GPA or greater and be an active, participating member of the Catholic Church. Applications are available at St. Joseph Church office or by calling:

Diana Alvarado (719) 251-9146 or e-mailing her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A completed application, two current letters of recommendation and a current unofficial transcript must be submitted by Saturday, April 12, 2024. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Applications are to be mailed to:
Diana Alvarado
St. Joseph CCW Scholarship Chairperson
4 Crownbridge Court
Pueblo, Co. 81001

What to Know:

Click Fr. Steve to read his letter to parishioners

• The goal is to generate $90,000 in pledges to meet the AMD assessment.
• Current AMD assessmeent is $7522 a month or $90,264 for the year.
• The pledge is in addition to the weekly collection but can be paid weekly, monthly, or one lump payment.
• Please make checks out to St. Joseph Church and write AMD on the memo line of check.
• The parish has not generated the necessary income to cover this expense.
• WE MUST DO IT AGAIN TO FOR THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE CHURCH.
• The churches major fundraisers (Parish Festival and Spaghetti Dinner) are now assisting us in paying this obligation and are no longer available for other activities or needs of the church.

P.S.  Please do NOT use the PayPal online tithing for the church to send in your gift. Thank You!

We would like to thank those households who have already pledged and/or given already. We have put your names on the wall by the thermometer to thank and acknowledge your pledge. If we have missed your name or you do not want your name on the wall after your pledge, please let the office know. Thank you once again for your pledge and/or donation. 

Click the AMF card to download, fill out and bring to the parish office or leave in collections at mass.