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A very warm welcome to you as you visit St. Joseph Catholic Church's websiteBackForwardPauseCaption
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Welcome to The Parish Community of St. Joseph's website. As you get acquainted to our parish, it is our hope that you will take advantage of the many activities that happen throughout the year. You will find the people of St. Joseph to be very welcoming and inviting. The parish, since its inception in 1864, has been blessed with enthusiastic, dedicated, and faith-filled people committed to the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.
As of May 28, 2022, St. Joseph Church, St. Ambrose Church in Garrettsville, St. Joan of Arc in Streetsboro, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Aurora officially became a collaborative region known as Portage North.
Through a letter from Bishop Bonnar read at Masses the weekend of February 4/5, 2023, it was announced that Portage North will be under the guidance of one Pastor and one Parochial Vicar.
As of May 1, 2023, Fr. Shawn Conoboy is being assigned to ministry outside the Diocese of Youngstown 
(details yet to be made public). Fr. Chris Luoni will become a Sacramental Minister for all of Portage County with residence at St. Joseph Parish in Mantua.
Bishop Bonnar has appointed Rev. Frantisek Katrinak as pastor of the Portage North parishes. 
Rev. Joseph Ruggieri will be the parochial vicar. Fr. Francis and Fr. Ruggieri will reside at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Streetsboro. To read the Bishop's letter that was read at Masses throughout the region the weekend of March 18/19, click here.
Deacon Gerry Scopilliti and Deacon Steven Gies will be assisting the priests as they serve the four parishes of northern Portage County.
We, the Parish Community of St. Joseph Catholic Church
are a welcoming family of believers who:
are committed to our Baptismal call
to Discipleship in Jesus Christ,
witness the gospel,
and further the Kingdom through
our ministry and worship
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What's Happening . . .
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March 22
Join us on Wednesdays of Lent for an evening of fellowship, reconciliation, Mass, Stations of the Cross, and Adoration of the Holy Eucharist. Soup Suppers are held in Hughes Hall, 5:15-6:15 p.m. (not Holy Week). The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at 6 p.m. Mass takes place at 6:30 p.m. followed by Stations of the Cross. Afterward, plan on staying to spend time before the Blessed Sacrament in prayer and devotion which continues until 9 p.m.Read More -
March 21
All women 18 years and older are invited to attend the St. Ambrose & St. Joseph Women’s Spiritual Renewal Weekend, April 22-23, 2023, at Camp Asbury (10776 Asbury Rd., Hiram). The weekend begins with 7:30 a.m. check-in on Saturday and ends by 2 p.m. on Sunday. This is a free, two-day gathering of adult Christian women (Catholic & non-Catholic) coming together in faith to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and other Christian women. Take some time for yourself, come enjoy fellowship, laughs, and much more! Self care includes your spirit. Ladies, it can start with renewal. Brochures with a registration form are available in the Narthex or through the links section of this page. Questions? Text or call Cindy (330-221-2694) or Jessica (440-223-4404) or visit https://stjosephmantua.com/womens-renewal-weekend. Deadline to sign up is April 1st.Read More -
March 20
St. Joseph Parish and The Sisterhood of St. Joseph cordially invite you to our Annual Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast on April 2, 10 a.m. to Noon, in Hughes Hall. The event features "All You Can Eat" Buttermilk Pancakes served with sausage patties & syrup, fruit toppings, and your choice of coffee, tea, o.j. or milk. Great Family Prices: Adults $8.00 • Seniors & Children (6-12) $5.00 • Children 5 & Under FREE. Theme Basket Raffles are also part of the fun!Read More -
March 19
We are asking for donations of candy, small toys, small and large stuffed animals and gift basket items for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Please bring your donations to the Parish or PSR Offices during the week or to the donation basket in the Narthex on Sundays. We will be accepting donations until April 3. St. Joseph Parish’s Confirmation Class will be hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Holy Saturday, April 8, at 12:15 p.m. sharp, just after the Blessing of Easter Food. The hunt is for children ages 1-9 and will be starting off in the church parking lot outside the pavilion. The entire Portage North and Mantua communities are welcome, so bring your friends.Read More -
March 18
Join our faith community—nearly 13,000 Catholic communities across the U.S.—in a transformative Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl from the Narthex beginning on Ash Wednesday. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on the impact of global hunger and climate change on vulnerable communities around the world, and we will pray, fast, and give alms to help our sisters and brothers in need. Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more. If you would like to give to CRS Rice Bowl online, please visit https://www.ccdoy.org/2023/02/01/forlent/ for a link.Read More
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