About Saint Joseph Church
Saint Joseph Church is a Catholic parish located at 5304 HOHMAN AVENUE, Hammond, IN, 46320. The Saint Joseph Church parish office answers at +12199320702.
aint Joseph Church is the oldest parish in Hammond, established in 1879. The corner stone of the church building took place on June 17, 1912. The present altar of repose was carved of 4 kinds of marble in Pietrosanta, Italy. The height is 46 ft to the tip of the cross which stands on top, 22 ft wide and weights 30 tons. The design of the altar is Romanesque in keeping with the architecture of the church building. The gold inlaid and panel work are mosaics from Venice, Italy
Patron saint of Saint Joseph Church
Other parishes 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.
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Catholic · Marietta, GA
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
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Catholic · Jacksonville, FL
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
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Catholic · Jacksonville, FL
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
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Catholic · Tampa, FL
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
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Catholic · Los Angeles, CA
St. Joseph~san Jose
Where is Saint Joseph Church located?
Saint Joseph Church is located at 5304 HOHMAN AVENUE, Hammond, IN, 46320. The building sits at coordinates 41.60892, -87.49755, placing it in Hammond, IN 46320.
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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Saint Joseph Church
- What denomination is Saint Joseph Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Joseph Church located?
- The parish is located at 5304 HOHMAN AVENUE, Hammond, IN, 46320.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Joseph Church?
- Saint Joseph (Joseph, Husband of Mary). Feast day: Mar 19.
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