About St. Joseph Parish

The second oldest of the three LaPorte Catholic parishes, St. Joseph's was founded in 1858 by German Catholic immigrants.  The parish has the distinction of worshiping in the original structure that was built by its founders.   St. Joseph's is a beautiful, multicultural Catholic community with a commitment to living our lives for each other in the name of Jesus Christ.  It is now one of three churches that makes up LaPorte Catholic Church.  To learn more about the the founding of the parish, explore the link below.

St. Joseph Parish History

Mass and Confession Times at St. Joseph's

IMPORTANT:  In light of new information and recommendations from health officials concerning the danger of the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgency to stem the spread of the virus, the five Catholic bishops of Indiana have suspended effective March 18 and until further notice all public Sunday and weekday Masses.

Please come and worship with us at Holy Mass, adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament,
​experience the healing power of the Sacrament of Confession.

Daily Mass
Wednesday, 12:15 pm (followed by adoration)
​Saturday, 8:30 am

Confession
Saturday Morning, 8:00 am and following Mass
Saturday Evening, 4:45 pm - 5:40 pm (English and Spanish)

​Saturday Vigil Mass
6:00 pm (Spanish)

Sunday Mass
6:45 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am (Spanish)

Daily Eucharistic adoration at St. Joseph Adoration Chapel, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.  
​Call the office for more details 219-362-9595

​For additional Mass and Confession times, see the information for St. Peter's and Sacred Heart Parishes.

Parish Ministries

As a part of the LaPorte Catholic Church community, St. Joseph Parish has many ways for parishioners to show the love of Christ by reaching out to those in need.  For more information about how you can use your time, talent, and treasure to serve others, see our Parish Ministries page under Parish Life:

Parish Ministries

What does St. Joseph's Church mean to us parishioners?  It is the greatest gift of God; to which we poor wanderers in this vale of tears here below, can go at any time to quench our thirst, to be refreshed and strengthened on our long way to eternity."

Father Augustine C. Van Rie
Centennial Celebration 
St. Joseph Parish