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.
Sun. | 9 a.m. | Mass |
Wed. | 6:30 p.m. | Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration |
Thur. | 9 a.m. | Word Service with Communion |
Fri. | 9 a.m. | Mass |
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. On 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, 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.
Fr. Chris Luoni is serving as a Sacramental Minister for all of Portage County with residence at St. Joseph Parish in Mantua.
Deacon Gerry Scopilliti and Deacon Steven Gies will continue assisting the priests as they serve the four parishes of northern Portage County.