About St. Joseph · Tucson, Arizona
St. Joseph Parish in Tucson, Arizona, is a vibrant Catholic community established in 1953 on the city’s far East side, now serving over 2,300 families and 230 children in its school. Founded by Monsignor Bernard Healy, the parish has grown from a desert lot into one of Tucson’s finest parishes, with a rich history of building its church, school, and convent. The parish emphasizes faith, worship, and service, welcoming all who seek to follow Christ and respond to the needs of others.
- Established
- 1953
- Patron
- St. Joseph
- Rector
- Rev. Robert A. Rodriguez
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson
Why belong here
Join a community of faithful followers of Christ who worship together, proclaim the Word of God, and actively respond to the needs of others. Through ministries like Religious Education, Marriage Prep, and youth conferences, parishioners grow in faith and serve their neighbors. The parish offers a welcoming environment for families, with a strong emphasis on safety, volunteer clearance, and spiritual formation for all ages.
Mass times at St. Joseph
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 pm
About Us
St. Joseph Parish was established in 1953 on a bare patch of desert on Tucson’s far East side. Monsignor Bernard Healy founded the parish on August 8, 1953, and served as pastor until his death in July 1974. He oversaw the construction of the first church (now Healy Hall), the school, the convent (now the Parish Center), and the new church, where Mass was first celebrated on December 18, 1966. Subsequent pastors include Father Fredric F. Curry (1974), Father Thomas O'Flannigan (1981), Father John F. Allt (1994), Father Miguel Mariano (2008), Father Ricky V. Ordonez (2014), and current pastor Father Robert A. Rodriguez (2018).
Clergy
Pastor: Rev. Robert A. Rodriguez. Deacons: Leon Mazza, Teodoro Perez, Alfonso Gallardo.
Ministries
Ministries include Marriage Prep, Religious Education, Youth Ministry (Steubenville West), Young Adult Dance Group, Vocations Ministry, Gift Shop, and St. Vincent de Paul Food Sources.
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders.
Parish Office
Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 am–4:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am–12:00 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday. All volunteers must be cleared for safety. Compliance Officer: Eileen Kuns.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Monsignor Bernard Healy1953–1974
Founded the parish; led construction of first church, school, convent, and new church.
- Father Fredric F. Curry1974
- Father Thomas O'Flannigan1981
- Father John F. Allt1994
- Father Miguel Mariano2008
- Father Ricky V. Ordonez2014
- Father Robert A. Rodriguez2018