About St. Joseph of the Palisades · West New York, New Jersey
St. Joseph of the Palisades is a culturally diverse Catholic parish in West New York, New Jersey, dedicated to living out the Gospel through community, service, and worship. The parish welcomes all with humility and dignity, offering Mass in both English and Spanish, and fostering a safe, supportive environment for spiritual growth. It serves as a spiritual home for families, immigrants, and individuals seeking to deepen their Catholic faith through sacraments, education, and ministries.
- Patron
- St. Joseph
- Rector
- Fr. Helber Victoria
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
Why belong here
Join a community that embraces diversity and offers meaningful ministries like Religious Education, RCIA, and immigration support. Experience Mass in English or Spanish, participate in sacramental life, and be welcomed with dignity in a parish that values service, faith formation, and spiritual growth.
Mass times at St. Joseph of the Palisades
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday to Friday: 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
- Saturday: 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Adoration times
- Daily in the Lower Church between Masses
Ministries & Devotions
The parish offers a wide range of ministries including Religious Education (CCD), RCIA, Immigration Ministry, Family Life Ministries, and Our Academy. These ministries are designed to support spiritual growth, community building, and service to others in a culturally diverse environment.
- Religious Education (CCD)
- RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
- Immigration Ministry
- Family Life Ministries
- Our Academy
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments, including Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. Preparation for each sacrament is available through parish programs and staff.
- Baptism
- Holy Eucharist / First Communion
- Reconciliation / Confession
- Confirmation
- Sacrament of the Sick
- Matrimony
- RCIA