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St. Joseph's Catholic Church

818 North East Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186

About St. Joseph's Catholic Church


St. Joseph's Catholic Church is a Catholic parish located at 818 North East Ave., Waukesha, WI, 53186. The St. Joseph's Catholic Church parish office answers at +12625422589.

Patron saint of St. Joseph's Catholic Church


Other parishes named after Saint Joseph's


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

Where is St. Joseph's Catholic Church located?


St. Joseph's Catholic Church is located at 818 North East Ave., Waukesha, WI, 53186. The building sits at coordinates 43.02216, -88.20468, placing it in Waukesha, WI 53186.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around St. Joseph's Catholic Church


The ZIP code 53186 area around St. Joseph's Catholic Church is home to 33,672 residents with a median household income of $69,602 and a median age of 36.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

33,672 Residents in ZIP 53186
36.8 Median age
$69,602 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at St. Joseph's Catholic 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.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church on the National Register of Historic Places


St. Joseph's Catholic Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 83004355, added to the Register on 1983-10-28.

Read the official NPS nomination for St. Joseph's Catholic Church →

Questions and answers about St. Joseph's Catholic Church


What denomination is St. Joseph's Catholic Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Joseph's Catholic Church located?
The parish is located at 818 North East Ave., Waukesha, WI, 53186.
Is St. Joseph's Catholic Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 83004355, added 1983-10-28.

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Churches within walking and driving distance of St. Joseph's Catholic Church

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