Welcome to Old St. Joe’s

We invite you to visit Old St. Joseph Church, the home of
St. Norbert College Parish. Established in 1969 as the first college parish in the United States, ours is a Catholic church community with its roots in the Norbertine tradition. Our membership extends to the 2,200 students who call St. Norbert College home, our faculty and staff, and to many who continue to celebrate their active ties to the college. 

But, while our work and ministry keep us focused on the college community, our doors are open to all. Through our common liturgy – the “font and summit” of our life together in the Church – we are able to extend a warm welcome to people of all ages from all over the world.

Where to find us
Old St. Joseph Church is located at the heart of the St. Norbert campus. Parking is available behind the John Minahan Science Hall at the eastern end of Reid Street. Our parish offices are also on campus, in Todd Wehr Hall suite M22.

* when classes are in session

Our church building is open to all from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Who belongs to the St. Norbert College Parish?
Catholic students automatically become members of the campus parish. Our parish staff ministers to all members of the St. Norbert College community, who are welcome at any Mass. Many of our faculty and staff members are active parishioners. We also have 444 households who worship with us weekly and participate in our programs.