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Our Mission

Since 1893, the priests and brothers of the Society of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart have been dedicated to the mission of evangelization in the African-American community of the United States.

The Josephite Mission Statement

The Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, The Josephites,
a religious community of Catholic Priests and Brothers,
is committed to serving the African-American community
through the proclamation of the Gospel and our personal witness.
Our commitment is expressed through sacramental, educational
and pastoral ministry, service to those in need, and working for social justice.

Our Cause

The Josephites have many causes, all of them directed to the evangelization in the African American community of America.

In Baltimore and Washington, Alabama and Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas and Virginia and California, - the Josephites are at work – in parishes, in schools, in communities.  They care, they lead, they teach.

The Josephites are dedicated to work, to live, to give and to share – in the African American community – all that God has taught through His Church and the life of his Son, Jesus Christ.

Guided by our patron, St. Joseph, and as guardians of the
Society of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, the Josephites are
committed to the activation of hope and the formation of
faith through sacramental ministry and pastoral care, personal
witness and passion for evangelization, service to those in need
and commitment to social justice.

                     
In all that we do, for all of whom we do, we do as He would have us do.

Many have embraced our mission and our cause, joined our efforts, and have witnessed the rewards of caring and giving, helping and teaching.

Will you adopt our mission?  Will you join our cause?