About St. Joseph the Worker · West Jordan, Utah
Saint Joseph the Worker is a Roman Catholic parish in West Jordan, Utah, established in 1965 by displaced miners and their families who built the church themselves. It serves a diverse community, including a strong Brazilian presence, and offers Masses in English and Spanish, along with various ministries and sacramental programs. The parish is under the Diocese of Salt Lake City and is led by Pastor Father Eleazar Silva.
- Established
- 1965
- Patron
- St. Joseph the Worker
- Rector
- Father Eleazar Silva
- Diocese
- Diocese of Salt Lake City
Why belong here
Join a parish rooted in community and labor, where spiritual growth is nurtured through ministries like the Brazilian Community Ministry, Young Adult Bible Study, and the Neocatechumenal Way. Experience Masses in both English and Spanish, and participate in sacraments and fellowship that reflect the parish’s history of building faith through hard work and dedication.
Mass times at St. Joseph the Worker
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:45pm - 4:45pm
- Thursday 10:00am - 11:00am
Adoration times
- Friday 8:00am - 7:00pm
- Monday 8:00am - 7:00pm
- Tuesday 8:00am - 7:00pm
- Wednesday 8:00am - 7:00pm
- Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm
- Friday 8:00am - 7:00pm
History
Built in 1965 by displaced miners from Bingham Canyon towns like Dinkeyville, Lark, and Highland Boy, who were forced to relocate due to copper mining expansion. These immigrants and their families, lacking financial resources, constructed the church themselves with physical labor. Monsignor John Sullivan championed the project to provide a spiritual home. The church was dedicated to St. Joseph the Worker, patron saint of workers, honoring the labor and sacrifice of its founders.
Ministries
- Brazilian Community Ministry
- Neocatechumenal Way Prayer Group
- Council of Catholic Women
- Religious Education
- Young Adult Bible Study
- AA meeting
Sacraments
Participating in one of the seven sacraments marks steps along your spiritual progression and commitment to God. Saint Joseph the Worker Parish offers parishioners the opportunities for grace and insight. Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage.
Worship
Masses are offered daily at 9:00am in Our Lady’s Chapel and at 5:00pm and 9:00am on weekends. Adoration is available daily from 8:00am to 7:00pm. Confessions are held Saturday 3:45pm–4:45pm and Thursday 10:00am–11:00am.