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St. Joseph

412 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

About St. Joseph


St. Joseph is a Catholic church located at 412 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802. You can reach St. Joseph at +12253875928.

Patron saint of St. Joseph


Saint Joseph

Joseph, Husband of Mary

Feast day: Mar 19

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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.

From Wikipedia

St. Joseph Cathedral (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

St. Joseph Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 1990.

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Where is St. Joseph located?


St. Joseph is located at 412 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802. The building sits at coordinates 30.45245, -91.18693, placing it in Baton Rouge, LA 70802.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around St. Joseph


The ZIP code 70802 area around St. Joseph is home to 24,701 residents with a median household income of $33,025 and a median age of 32.0 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

24,701 Residents in ZIP 70802
32.0 Median age
$33,025 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St. Joseph


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.

St. Joseph on the National Register of Historic Places


St. Joseph is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 90000502, added to the Register on 1990-03-22.

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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. Joseph


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

St. Joseph by the numbers


Gothic Revival Architectural tradition

Questions and answers about St. Joseph


What denomination is St. Joseph?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Joseph located?
St. Joseph is located at 412 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802.
Is St. Joseph on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 90000502, added 1990-03-22.
Who is the patron saint of St. Joseph?
Saint Joseph (Joseph, Husband of Mary). Feast day: Mar 19.
What is the architecture of St. Joseph?
St. Joseph is a Gothic Revival building.

Photographs of St. Joseph


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