Contact & Location for St Joseph's Catholic Community
About St Joseph's Catholic Community
St. Joseph's Catholic Community is a Catholic parish in Capitola with roots dating to 1904. Its first pastor was Fr. Patrick J. Hennessy, and the original church and rectory stood at the corner of Bay and Capitola Avenues. The parish later moved to its Monterey Avenue site, where ground was broken on Mother’s Day in 1972. The new church opened on June 23, 1973, and was dedicated on February 24, 1974, by Most Reverend H. A. Clinch, Bishop of Monterey.
First-Time Visitor Info for St Joseph's Catholic Community
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Services follow the traditional Catholic Mass with liturgical ritual and weekly readings. Visitor Tips: First-time visitors may enter through the main church entrance and sit anywhere they feel comfortable.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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