St. Joseph Catholic Church
About St. Joseph Catholic Church
Founded in 1898 and affectionately known as "Catholic Hill" for its prominent place in the community, St. Joseph Catholic Church has anchored Catholic life in Florence, Alabama for over a century. The parish draws parishioners from many ethnic backgrounds, with a dedicated Hispanic Ministry offering Spanish-language Masses on Sundays and Thursdays. Five Sunday Masses, daily weekday liturgies, and an active campus ministry serving University of North Alabama students round out a full parish calendar.
St. Joseph Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Florence, Alabama, part of the Diocese of Birmingham. The parish offers Mass 13 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10:30 AM and 12 PM and 12:30 PM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Friday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
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
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
Youth Ministry
High School Youth Group
High SchoolSchedule: Wednesday, 7 PM–8:30 PM, weekly
High School Youth Group meets Wednesday nights 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Youth Night Meals at 7:00 PM in Parish Hall.
Youth Group will not meet on PSR Nights
Middle School Youth Group
Middle SchoolSchedule: Wednesday, 6 PM–7:30 PM, weekly
Middle School Youth Group meets Wednesday nights 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Youth Night Meals at 7:00 PM in Parish Hall.
Youth Group will not meet on PSR Nights
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adults Group
Ages 18-35Schedule: Tuesday, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM, weekly
Young Adults Group ages 18-35 meets Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30pm in the Parish Center Youth Room.
Young Adults Sports Nights
Ages 18-35Schedule: Thursday, 7:30 PM, weekly
Young Adults Sports Nights, Thursdays at 7:30 in the Gym.
Prayer Groups
Musical Holy Hour
Schedule: Thursday, 7 PM–8 PM, 1st Thursday monthly
Musical Holy Hour on the 1st Thursday of the month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Reconciliation offered during the musical holy hour from 7-8pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Joseph Catholic Church? ▼
St. Joseph Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM, 12:30 PM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Joseph Catholic Church? ▼
St. Joseph Catholic Church confession times: Wednesday 4 PM - 5:15 PM, 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM; Thursday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM, 7 PM - 8 PM; Friday 8 AM; Saturday 8 AM, 3 PM - 4:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church? ▼
Yes, St. Joseph Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Joseph Catholic Church have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Joseph Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7:15 AM, 8:15 AM, 5:30 PM.
Where is St. Joseph Catholic Church located? ▼
St. Joseph Catholic Church is located at 203 Plum Street, Florence, AL 35630. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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