About St. Joseph the Worker · Edinburg, Texas
St. Joseph the Worker is a Roman Catholic parish in the San Carlos community of Edinburg, Texas, in the Diocese of Brownsville. Founded in 1970, it serves a predominantly Spanish-speaking congregation with Masses celebrated in both Spanish and English. The parish is led by Father Manuel A. Razo, STL, and falls under the pastoral care of the Bishop of Brownsville. It offers religious education, regular Mass, confession, Eucharistic adoration, and a range of devotions typical of Rio Grande Valley Catholic life.
- Established
- 1970
- Patron
- St. Joseph the Worker
- Rector
- Father Manuel A. Razo, STL
- Diocese
- Diocese of Brownsville
Why belong here
St. Joseph the Worker offers a bilingual Catholic home for families in San Carlos and north Edinburg, with daily and weekend Mass in Spanish and a Sunday Mass in English, weekly confession, and Wednesday evening Eucharistic adoration. A dedicated Religious Education office (956-929-3667) supports faith formation for children and youth. Rooted in the Diocese of Brownsville since 1970, the parish combines traditional devotions with a close-knit, working-class community along Highland Avenue.
Mass times at St. Joseph the Worker
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 6:00 PM (or by appointment)
- Saturday 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM (or by appointment)
Adoration times
- Wednesday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Parish Identity & Patron
St. Joseph the Worker takes its name from the great saint of the carpenter and foster father of Jesus, venerated as the patron of workers. The parish is commonly referred to as 'St. Joseph the Worker of San Carlos' to distinguish it from other parishes dedicated to St. Joseph in the Diocese of Brownsville.
- Patron: St. Joseph the Worker
- Feast day: May 1
- Community name: San Carlos, north Edinburg
History & Founding
According to the Diocese of Brownsville's official timeline, St. Joseph the Worker Parish was established in 1970 in San Carlos. The founding came during a period of notable growth for the diocese, the same year that St. Mary's School opened in Brownsville and the same year that Bishop Medeiros was appointed Archbishop of Boston.
- Founded: 1970
- Listed on the Diocese of Brownsville timeline of parish history
- Part of the broader 1970 wave of new parishes in the Rio Grande Valley
Leadership & Clergy
The parish is currently shepherded by Father Manuel A. Razo, STL, who serves as pastor. The community is also united under the Bishop of Brownsville, currently Bishop Daniel E. Flores, in communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
- Pastor: Father Manuel A. Razo, STL
- Diocesan bishop: Bishop of Brownsville
- Pastoral governance: Diocese of Brownsville
Faith Formation & Religious Education
The parish maintains a dedicated Religious Education office to support catechesis for children and youth. Families can contact the RE office directly to enroll children, prepare for First Communion and Confirmation, and continue faith formation throughout the year.
- Religious Education Office: (956) 929-3667
- Contact parish office for class schedules and sacramental preparation
Contact & Visit
The parish office is open by phone during normal hours, and the diocesan email is the best way to reach staff for sacramental records, Mass intentions, or general inquiries. The church sits on Highland Avenue in north Edinburg and is accessible to families across the San Carlos area.
- Address: 8310 Highland Ave., Edinburg, TX 78542
- Phone: (956) 383-5880
- Fax: (956) 383-0420
- Religious Education: (956) 929-3667
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://stjworkersancarlos.weebly.com/