The Franciscans of Immaculate Conception Province
Mission Statement:
We are a community of faith committed to living out the Gospel of Jesus Christ under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit. Centered in the Eucharist and inspired by St. Francis of Assisi we build up the reign of God through prayer, education, worship and Christian fellowship. As Stewards of God's love, we strive to share our gifts and talents for the service of God and all His People.
Welcome! 

A hundred thousand welcomes to St. Joseph Parish. Since 1852, St. Joseph's has been home to the Catholic community here in Winsted and the environs. As the 38th pastor of St. Joseph's, the 31st Franciscan, I am honored to continue the Franciscan mission of rebuilding the church, the living stones that are the people of God for whom Jesus shed his precious blood.

Ecclesia Dei semper reformanda est, the old expression goes; the church of God is always being renewed and rebuilt. To do this we must all be open like St. Joseph and St. Francis like the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Clare to the Holy Spirit who makes us to be new creations in Christ and empowers us by the power of Jesus's resurrection to be ambassadors of Christ and instruments of peace.

Jesus invites us all in our different walks of life to be the ones who bring the gospel message to the world. May you find in our parish an authentic encounter with Jesus, empowerment in the Holy Spirit, and the merciful face of God the Father.

Peace and good,
​Fr. Chris, OFM
The Latest Homily by Father Chris
June 25, 2017


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St. Joseph Parish Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
31 Oak Street
Winsted, CT 06098

​(860) 379-3369