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St. Joseph Catholic Church

Diocese of Birmingham

Directions

Address

203 Plum Street
Florence, AL 35630

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

8 AM
10:30 AM
12 PM
Spanish
12:30 PM
Spanish
5 PM

Tuesday

7:15 AM

Wednesday

8:15 AM
5:30 PM

Thursday

7:15 AM
7 PM
Spanish

Friday

7:15 AM

Saturday

7:15 AM
5 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Wednesday

4 PM - 5:15 PM
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Thursday

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
7 PM - 8 PM1st Thursday of the month during musical holy hour

Friday

8 AMOffered during Holy Hour on the 1st Friday of the month following the 7:15am Mass.

Saturday

8 AMOffered during Holy Hour on the 1st Saturday of the month following the 7:15am Mass.
3 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Programs & Ministries

Youth Ministry

High School Youth Group

High School

Schedule: 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 School

Schedule: 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 18-35

Schedule: 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 18-35

Schedule: 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.