Parish History


St. Joseph Parish in North Sacramento was established on January 1, 1924 by Bishop Patrick Joseph Keane.

*Founding and Leadership: Led by Pastor Fr. Cornelius H. Murphy from 1924-1947, the parish constructed a temporary church, a rectory (1925), and a permanent church(1935). Following pastors included Monsignor Patrick McTague and Father Robert Copsey (Fr. Bob), Leading up to current pastor Fr. Jose B.