About Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe · Clio, Alabama
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Clio, Alabama, is a parish rooted in missionary history and community service, originally established as a seminary chapel in 1926 and later renamed St. Joseph Parish in the 1960s. It serves a rural population in Russell County and is staffed by clergy from the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity. The parish emphasizes the call of every Catholic to be an apostle in daily life and offers Masses in both English and Spanish, along with a range of ministries and sacramental services.
- Established
- 1926
- Patron
- Saint Joseph
- Rector
- Rev. Odel Medina, S.T.
Why belong here
St. Joseph's offers a warm, welcoming community that has ministered to families for generations. With ministries in both English and Spanish, and a focus on every Catholic being an apostle, the parish invites all to participate in mission, service, and spiritual growth in a rural Alabama setting.
Mass times at Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Weekly Mass schedule
Adoration times
- Holy hour after Spanish mass
History
Founded in 1926 as a seminary chapel for the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity, the church was consecrated in 1927. It became St. Joseph Parish in the 1960s after the seminary relocated. The parish has served rural Russell County and welcomed Catholics from across the U.S., fostering a spirit of mission and community. It is associated with the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity, a religious order formally recognized by Rome in 1929.
Ministry
The parish emphasizes the call of every Catholic to be an apostle in daily life, serving the local community and welcoming visitors from across the U.S. The Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity, who staff the parish, aim to help every Catholic become an apostle in their everyday lives, reaching out to those most in need and in danger of losing their faith.
Sacraments
Sacraments including Confessions, Baptisms, and Marriages are available. For special prayer requests, contact the Church Office at (334) 855-3148.