FAQs

  • Who are the Men of St. Joseph?

    • We, the Men of St. Joseph, are a group of lay Catholic men dedicated to becoming the spiritual leaders of our families by strengthening our faith and being “real world” examples of Christ. Our group bolsters discussion of faith and prayer life specifically for men, giving men new ways to reflect upon their lives and be better servants to God and their family. The result is nothing less than a revived culture, the same culture that Pope John Paul II called the Culture of Life.


  • What is your mission?

    • Our mission is “To put the family in the hands of the Father.”  We believe it is time for men to step up and take a leadership role in guiding their families, friends, parishes and their communities towards Christ and the fullness of His Catholic Church. 


  • When and where do you meet?

    • Men of St. Joseph meet as parish based groups, or chapters, once per week, preferably on Tuesday morning before the workday starts. Click here to find a group near you.


  • What do you do at a Men of St. Joseph meeting?

    • The hour-long meetings are simple. The meetings begin with group prayers from the Magnificat*, followed by prayer intentions, then a reading from the Gospel or an apologetic text, and finally discussion. Simply put: read, pray and discuss.


  • Do you have to be Catholic to attend Men of St. Joseph meetings?

    • Catholics and non-Catholics alike are welcome. The structure and mission itself are fully Catholic in nature, adhering to all the teachings of the Catholic Church.


  • Are you a service or fund raising group?

    • No, the Men of St. Joseph is not a civic group, nor a service group, nor a fund raising group. We are a spiritually oriented group of Catholic men. 


  • How do I become a member of the Men of St. Joseph?

    • There is no official membership in the Men of St. Joseph. You become a "member" of the Men of St. Joseph by attending the weekly Men of St. Joseph meetings at your parish.


  • How do I find out if my parish has a Men of St. Joseph chapter?

    • Click here for a list of Men of St. Joseph chapters.


  • How do I start a Men of St. Joseph group at my parish?

    • If there is not a Men of St. Joseph chapter at your parish, and you wish to explore starting one, click here and we will contact you.


    *Magnificat is a monthly Catholic publication containing daily prayers for morning and evening, the official text of the daily Mass, and daily meditations and devotions. www.magnificat.com

Additional Resources:

US Conf. of Catholic Bishops Lay Ecclesial Ministry
How do we fit into the mission of the Church? This document describes the tasks of the lay faithful. Lay ecclesial ministers are women and men whose ecclesial service is characterized by: Authorization of the hierarchy to serve publicly in the local church Leadership in a particular area of ministry Close mutual collaboration with the pastoral ministry of bishops, priests, and deacons Preparation and formation appropriate to the level of responsibilities that are assigned to them
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Today's Mass Readings
Theology Library
Springhill College's online source of all things Catholic
The Spiritual Combat
A classic book that helps you understand how to overcome satan's attacks
The Matthew Kelly Foundation
Home for info on one of the world's best Catholic "evangelists".
Prayer from Notre Dame
Regardless of your football allegiance, sign up here to receive daily prayers as a gift from the University of Notre Dame. The Gipper never had it this good.
New American Bible
The New American Bible on-line from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.
MoSJ Blog!
Men - check this out to see what our brothers are thinking and doing...its like an extended Tuesday session...
Liturgy of the Hours
The Catholic Church's daily prayer
Litany of St. Joseph (with mp3 audio link)
Terror of Demons, pray for us
First Things
The Journal of Religion, Culture and the Public Life
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Articles on fatherhood
This site has some terrific articles, Jun 24, '09, there were several on fatherhood.
A link to many prayers and devotions to Saint Joseph
This link has many prayers for the intercession of our Patron Saint. Below is just one: Memorare to Saint Joseph Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted. Full of confidence in your power, I fly unto you, and beg your protection. despise not, O foster-father of the Redeemer, my humble supplication but in your bounty hear and answer me. Amen.


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