About St. Joseph · Golden, Colorado
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Golden, Colorado, is a vibrant parish of about 1200 families dedicated to celebrating the Sacraments, proclaiming the Gospel, fostering discipleship, and serving others. Founded in 1859 as part of Bishop Machebeuf’s mission work, the parish has grown into a welcoming community rooted in the pioneer spirit of its founding families. The current pastor, Fr. Joseph Tran, was assigned in June 2017, and the parish is supported by Deacons Ed Clements and Dennis Langdon, along with a dedicated staff. The church building, constructed in 1874 on land donated by Judge Jonas Johnson, features a distinctive pie-shaped design and earthy Rocky Mountain aesthetics.
- Established
- 1859
- Patron
- St. Joseph
- Rector
- Fr. Joseph Tran
Why belong here
St. Joseph Catholic Church offers a warm, welcoming community where Catholics experience faith through worship, faith formation, sacraments, and service rooted in charity, hope, and faith. The parish provides ministries for all ages, including youth classes, adult education, Respect Life, and Women of St. Joseph, fostering spiritual growth and active participation in parish life.
Mass times at St. Joseph
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 2:30-3:30 pm
- Tuesday - Friday: 11:20-11:50 am
- Friday: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm (During Adoration)
Adoration times
- Thursday: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
- First Friday of the Month: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
- Friday Evenings: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
About Us
St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Golden is a community of about 1200 families. Our pastor, Fr. Joseph Tran, was assigned to our parish in June 2017. We are also served by Deacon Ed Clements and Deacon Dennis Langdon, as well as a small staff (you can learn more about us by clicking the “Staff” button below). Our parish was founded in 1859 by Bishop Machebeuf as part of his mission work in the Colorado Territory.
Mission Statement
In the pioneer spirit of our founding families, we the Catholic community of St. Joseph, are dedicated to celebrating the Sacraments, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, fostering joyful discipleship, and serving others.
Parish History
Built on land donated to the parish by Judge Jonas Johnson in 1874, our current church building is designed to be welcoming and to reflect the earthy beauty of the nearby Rocky Mountain foothills. The pie-shaped structure seats over 500 with no one more than ten pews from the altar. Designed by architects Keith Ames and Associates of Longmont, the dramatic exterior of brick and raw wood rises to a central cone over the altar. The exterior features a solar wall and garden, with a baptismal font just around the corner from the main entrance. Custom handcrafted furnishings adorn the interior including a suspended sculptural ceiling in the Reconciliation room and Stations of the Cross.
Staff
Fr. Joseph Tran, Pastor; Deacon Ed Clements; Deacon Dennis Langdon; Eva Alpar, Pastoral Music Coordinator; Terri Huff, Director of Liturgy; Barbara Loomis, Director of Religious Education; Theresa Shelton, Director of Parish Operations; Kim Nulle, Business Manager; James Carrillo, Maintenance Supervisor; Michael 'Misio' Wynar, Director of Evangelization.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Joseph TranJune 2017 - present
Assigned to St. Joseph in June 2017 after serving as pastor at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Boulder since 2012.