St. Joseph
About St. Joseph
A bilingual parish in Carteret, New Jersey, St. Joseph celebrates Sunday Mass in both English and Spanish and offers a dedicated Spanish-language Mass on Thursday evenings, reflecting the community's diverse immigrant roots. Within the Diocese of Metuchen, the parish operates a school, runs a food pantry through the St. Vincent de Paul Society, holds weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and hosts a monthly St. Peregrine Healing Mass — making it a hub of both faith and community service along the Arthur Kill waterway.
St. Joseph is a Roman Catholic parish in Carteret, New Jersey, part of the Diocese of Metuchen. The parish offers Mass 11 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Schedule: Saturday, 8:30 AM
Rite of Christian Initiation ... A Journey of Faith Food Pantry Saturday, May 23, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Confessions Saturday, May 23, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Charismatic Meeting Monday, May 25, 7:00 PM Legio
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Schedule: 5 PM
Prayer Groups
Prayer Group
Schedule: Tuesday, 7 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Joseph? ▼
St. Joseph Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Friday, Tuesday.
When is confession at St. Joseph? ▼
St. Joseph confession times: Saturday 11 AM - 12 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Joseph? ▼
Yes, St. Joseph celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Joseph have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Joseph offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM, 7 PM.
Where is St. Joseph located? ▼
St. Joseph is located at 7 Locust Street, Carteret, NJ 07008. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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