Ministry hours: Saturday Mass 4:30 pm vigil
Sunday Masses: 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon
Monday-Friday Mass: 8 am
Holy Day Masses: 8 am, 7 pm
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Mission Statement: To reach out to the community and bring God's message to the world.
Brief History of the church: Catholics in Collingdale and the surrounding area felt a need for a parish church in Collingdale and petitioned the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for its establishment in early February 1916. The Archdiocese accepted the petition and allowed for the establishment of the church. To celebrate, Reverend Otho C. Gromoll, who had formerly held a curate's position in the parish of the Holy Spirit officiated as the new pastor at a mass held in Collingdale's Floral Hall February 16, 1916. Groundbreaking for the new church commenced March 16, 1916 during the feast of Saint Joseph's. On Christmas Day, 1916 the new building was dedicated with a celebratory mass which also dedicated the new school. The church and school grew to the point that it was deemed necessary in 1955 to build a new church and move the school into a separate building. In the interim, the church started various community outreach programs and contributed to various causes in the community. Today the church is still involved in various outreach activities and support services.
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Saint Joseph's Parish
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