Oratory of St. Joseph

As pilgrims, we are on a journey to the sacred. The Oratory is more than just a place to pray - it's an experience. The oratory features a beautiful mosaic featuring several key moments in the life of St. Joseph, a work that tells a story to all pilgrims that visit the Chapel. The chapel is located just outside the entrance to the Gift Shop and is meant to be a place of prayer and reflection on the life of St. Joseph. Just as St. Joseph protected the Holy Family, we ask for his protection on all families, and God’s family, the Church.

The Dedication

On the Feast of Saint Joseph the Work, Sunday, May 1, 2022, the Pilgrim Chapel: Oratory of St. Joseph was dedicated and blessed. Presiding was Bishop Kevin Sweeney of the Diocese of Paterson. Please click here for a special news article featured in TAPinto for the local area. Below is a video of some featured photos from the day.

Mosaic Arrives in Chapel

Our Beautiful St. Joseph Mosaic has been placed in the oratory as we near the end of construction. A big thank you to Bob Coletta Photography for capturing the delivery process.

“I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us” (Romans 8:18)

Groundbreaking September 15, 2020

On September 15, 2020 the Shrine of Saint Joseph broke ground to begin construction. Newly ordained Bishop Sweeney of the Paterson Diocese presided over the ceremony along with the Fr. Michael Barth, S.T., General Custodian of the Missionary Servants and Fr. Dennis Berry, S.T., Director of the Shrine.

Groundbreaking Presentation