Catholic · KS · est. 1901 · Historic register

Saint Joseph Church

227 SW VAN BUREN, Topeka, KS 66603

About Saint Joseph Church


Saint Joseph Church is a Catholic church located at 227 SW VAN BUREN, Topeka, KS, 66603. Saint Joseph Church was founded in 1901. You can reach Saint Joseph Church at +17852322863.

Patron saint of Saint Joseph Church


Saint Joseph

Joseph, Husband of Mary

Feast day: Mar 19

Read about Saint Joseph on Wikipedia →

Other churches named after Saint Joseph


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Joseph are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Saint Joseph Church through the years


  1. 1901 Founded
  2. 1971-02-24 Added to the National Register

Where is Saint Joseph Church located?


Saint Joseph Church is located at 227 SW VAN BUREN, Topeka, KS, 66603. The building sits at coordinates 39.05705, -95.67458, placing it in Topeka, KS 66603.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

What to expect at a service at Saint Joseph Church


Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Saint Joseph Church on the National Register of Historic Places


Saint Joseph Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 71000331, added to the Register on 1971-02-24.

Read the official NPS nomination for Saint Joseph Church →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Saint Joseph Church


5 other US churches in the Romanesque Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches in the same diocese as Saint Joseph Church


Saint Joseph Church shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 2 other parishes indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as Saint Joseph Church


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1901 are indexed in Churches List.

Saint Joseph Church by the numbers


125 Years of continuous worship since 1901
Romanesque Revival architecture Architectural tradition

Questions and answers about Saint Joseph Church


What denomination is Saint Joseph Church?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Joseph Church located?
Saint Joseph Church is located at 227 SW VAN BUREN, Topeka, KS, 66603.
When was Saint Joseph Church founded?
Founded in 1901.
Is Saint Joseph Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 71000331, added 1971-02-24.
Who is the patron saint of Saint Joseph Church?
Saint Joseph (Joseph, Husband of Mary). Feast day: Mar 19.
What is the architecture of Saint Joseph Church?
Saint Joseph Church is a Romanesque Revival architecture building.

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Est. 1901 One of 431 Catholic churches in KS  ·  See the register →
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