Local Parish Spotlight – Old St. Joseph’s Church in Philadelphia

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Located between 3rd and 4th streets near Walnut Street, Old St. Joseph’s Church is just a few blocks away from Independence Mall. It is open daily for masses. Old  St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church is Philadelphia’s oldest Catholic community. It was founded by Jesuits in 1733 and is still staffed by Jesuits and their lay colleagues. The community has been in continuous existence since 1733. You can find more information about St. Joseph’s Church on their website at http://oldstjoseph.org