St. Joseph Parish, Birmingham, AL

St. Joseph Parish, in Ensley/Birmingham, is a vibrant parish which once was home to many familes of Italian origins. Later demographic changes introduced other families into the parish, with a need for an English-Spanish pastoral outreach. Now, under the direction of Holy Cross Province, it offers a spiritual home of faith and compassion for diverse families.

Priest delivering a homily at the ambo in a church, with congregation seated and altar in the background.
Fr. Patricio Manosalvas, CP, preaches during Mass at St. Joseph.

Enriching Parish Life

St. Joseph Parish embraces an intercultural parish community with bilingual and Spanish-language services, reflecting its commitment to inclusion and pastoral outreach.

Passionist clergy accompany parishioners through all life stages, including weddings, baptisms, grief and celebrations, fostering a deep, faith-centered support system.

St. Joseph Parish
3020 Avenue K
Birmingham, AL 35218