{"id":9789,"date":"2026-01-26T20:40:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T20:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/?page_id=9789"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:01:21","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/stjoseph1870.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9790\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:500px\" 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https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/stjoseph1882-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/stjoseph1882-33x40.jpg 33w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/stjoseph1882-329x400.jpg 329w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_4807-scaled-e1658320384814-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9792\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_4807-scaled-e1658320384814-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_4807-scaled-e1658320384814-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_4807-scaled-e1658320384814-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_4807-scaled-e1658320384814-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_4807-scaled-e1658320384814-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_4807-scaled-e1658320384814-27x40.jpg 27w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_4807-scaled-e1658320384814-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_4807-scaled-e1658320384814.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Joseph-1-scaled-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9793\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Joseph-1-scaled-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Joseph-1-scaled-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Joseph-1-scaled-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Joseph-1-scaled-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Joseph-1-scaled-1-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Joseph-1-scaled-1-27x40.jpg 27w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Joseph-1-scaled-1-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Joseph-1-scaled-1.jpg 1708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Alter-2-scaled-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9794\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Alter-2-scaled-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Alter-2-scaled-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Alter-2-scaled-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Alter-2-scaled-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Alter-2-scaled-1-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Alter-2-scaled-1-27x40.jpg 27w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Alter-2-scaled-1-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Alter-2-scaled-1.jpg 1708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link the-button has-white-color has-quaternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/History-page-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View History Text Page<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link the-button has-white-color has-quaternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Master-Website-copy-for-upload-Copy.pdf\">Parish Directory 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link the-button has-white-color has-quaternary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/envira\/over-the-years-1870-2026\/\">Over the Years Photo Gallery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-d5998399-24b3-444b-9a13-79bc8bea8c5d\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-d5998399-24b3-444b-9a13-79bc8bea8c5d .cool-vertical-timeline-body{--ctlb-icon-color: #0e9ef4;--ctlb-date-color: #1b3370;--ctlb-heading-color: #1b3370;--ctlb-sub-heading-color: #1b3370;--ctlb-line-color: #0e9ef4;--ctlb-icon-bg: #1b3370;--ctlb-story-border-color: #0e9ef4;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-vertical-timeline-body ctlb-wrapper both-sided left\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">How it started\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">On&nbsp;<strong>May 12, 1870<\/strong>, St. Joseph Orphanage welcomed<br>its first residents. Nearby, a small church was founded, which later became known as St. Joseph Parish. This church was dedicated by Bishop A.M. Toebbe, and a one-story school building was constructed as well. The initial Parish Committee consisted of Wolfgang Bessler, Samuel Hoffman, Rudolph Kroger, and John Holtz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/stjoseph1870-300x233-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10422\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/stjoseph1870-300x233-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/stjoseph1870-300x233-1-52x40.jpg 52w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">New church constructed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">In&nbsp;<strong>1881-1882<\/strong>, Rev. Herman Kramer suggested the construction of a new church, while parishioner Henry Baudensistel crafted bricks from clay found near the orphanage cemetery. The bricks were fired, and the cornerstone of the church was subsequently laid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ctlb-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"247\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/stjoseph1882-247x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10424\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/stjoseph1882-247x300-1.jpg 247w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/stjoseph1882-247x300-1-33x40.jpg 33w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 247px) 100vw, 247px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">After fires a new three story building was inauguarated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Following the destruction of the orphanages by two fires in&nbsp;<strong>1884&nbsp;<\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;1888<\/strong>, a new three-story building was inaugurated with a lively celebration that included wagons, carriages, and marching bands.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>School was established<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;<strong>1892<\/strong>, a two-story parish school was established on church property, serving as the parish school for a period of 37 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/original-school-building-300x261-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/original-school-building-300x261-1.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/original-school-building-300x261-1-46x40.jpeg 46w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Pastor Rev. Lawrence Leinheuser saw the need\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Between&nbsp;<strong>1949<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>1953<\/strong>, Pastor Rev. Lawrence Leinheuser saw the need to expand the parish school, due to the development of \u201cVet Village\u201d (Crestview). An additional structure was built, encompassing classrooms and an auditorium\/gymnasium. By 1953, more classrooms were added, which also included living quarters for the Sisters of Notre Dame, along with a chapel to alleviate overcrowding in the parish church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/St.-Joseph-1961-300x251-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/St.-Joseph-1961-300x251-1.png 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/St.-Joseph-1961-300x251-1-48x40.png 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/SND-In-front-of-convenant-300x243-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/SND-In-front-of-convenant-300x243-1.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/SND-In-front-of-convenant-300x243-1-49x40.jpeg 49w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Leinheuser-220x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Leinheuser-220x300-1.jpg 220w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Leinheuser-220x300-1-29x40.jpg 29w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">1957<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Between&nbsp;<strong>1957<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>196<\/strong>1, the Diocese sanctioned the construction of a new church to address the limitations of the old one, which had become too small and outdated. In 1959, Rev. Leinheuser guided the development of the new church, which featured four classrooms, Kelley Hall, and a rectory. The first Mass took place on December 21, 1960, and the official dedication of the church occurred on April 9, 1961.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Archive-photos-of-church-1959-300x80-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10429\" style=\"width:421px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Archive-photos-of-church-1959-300x80-1.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Archive-photos-of-church-1959-300x80-1-80x21.jpeg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bell Tower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;<strong>1963<\/strong>, the Geiman Brothers built the Bell Tower, which houses three bells named \u201cJoseph,\u201d \u201cMary,\u201d and \u201cGabriel.\u201d The statue of St. Joseph located at the base of the tower was relocated from the Old St. Joseph Orphanage, and the tower was officially dedicated on December 19th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"208\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/29a-church-bell-tower-29a-2018_03_17-01_39_21-UTC-208x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/29a-church-bell-tower-29a-2018_03_17-01_39_21-UTC-208x300-1.jpg 208w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/29a-church-bell-tower-29a-2018_03_17-01_39_21-UTC-208x300-1-28x40.jpg 28w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/belltower1-201x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/belltower1-201x300-1.jpg 201w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/belltower1-201x300-1-27x40.jpg 27w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Father Hoffer \/ 100 Year Anniversary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;<strong>1969<\/strong>, Rev. Charles Hoffer assumed the position of pastor, and under his leadership, St. Joseph Church celebrated its 100th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Charles-J.-Hoffer-216x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Charles-J.-Hoffer-216x300-1.jpg 216w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Charles-J.-Hoffer-216x300-1-29x40.jpg 29w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Memorial Hall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Between&nbsp;<strong>1987 and 1991<\/strong>, a new school expansion was finalized, featuring classrooms, a computer room, a library, and an office. Rev. Clarence J. Heitzman supervised the creation of \u201cMemorial Hall\u201d along with additional classrooms. On July 1, Rev. Leroy Smith assumed the role of pastor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Father-Heitzman-240x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Father-Heitzman-240x300-1.jpg 240w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Father-Heitzman-240x300-1-32x40.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Father-Smith-215x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Father-Smith-215x300-1.jpg 215w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Father-Smith-215x300-1-29x40.jpg 29w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/St.-Joseph-Church-and-School-2023-136-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/St.-Joseph-Church-and-School-2023-136-300x200-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/St.-Joseph-Church-and-School-2023-136-300x200-1-60x40.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">125th Anniverary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From&nbsp;<strong>1993 to 2007<\/strong>, Rev. Robert Henderson led as pastor and played a key role in organizing the 125th Anniversary of St. Joseph Parish. By 1995, it had grown to be the largest Catholic Church in Campbell County and the most substantial school within the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Father-Henderson2-212x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Father-Henderson2-212x300-1.jpg 212w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Father-Henderson2-212x300-1-28x40.jpg 28w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Church-Entrance-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Church-Entrance-300x200-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Church-Entrance-300x200-1-60x40.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/School-Entrance-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/School-Entrance-300x200-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/School-Entrance-300x200-1-60x40.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parish Revitalization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From&nbsp;<strong>2007<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>2023<\/strong>, Rev. Gerald L. Reinersman served as pastor, with a mission to carry out the Parish Revitalization Plan initiated during<br>Fr. Henderson\u2019s time. A capital campaign was organized to meet four specific objectives: installing air conditioning in school classrooms, renovating restrooms, refurbishing the church, and establishing an endowment for Catholic education. Enough funds had been gathered to accomplish the first two goals, resulting in church renovations, while Sunday Mass was temporarily held in Memorial Hall for a duration<br>of five months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Fr.-Gerald-L.-Reinersman-Pastor-150x150-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Fr.-Gerald-L.-Reinersman-Pastor-150x150-1.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Fr.-Gerald-L.-Reinersman-Pastor-150x150-1-40x40.jpg 40w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Alter-4-300x204-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Alter-4-300x204-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Alter-4-300x204-1-59x40.jpg 59w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Mass-at-Memorial-hall-13-years-ago-1-300x225-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Mass-at-Memorial-hall-13-years-ago-1-300x225-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Mass-at-Memorial-hall-13-years-ago-1-300x225-1-53x40.jpg 53w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Church-Side-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Church-Side-300x200-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Church-Side-300x200-1-60x40.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An elevator is constructed on church<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From&nbsp;<strong>2018<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>2019<\/strong>, fundraising initiatives resulted in the installation of an elevator connecting the lower parking lot to the church. Finished by the summer of 2019, this construction enhanced accessibility for individuals with disabilities, enabling them to engage more fully in parish activities and worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Elevator-Construction-225x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Elevator-Construction-225x300-1.jpg 225w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Elevator-Construction-225x300-1-30x40.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Elevator-Construction-2-225x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Elevator-Construction-2-225x300-1.jpg 225w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Elevator-Construction-2-225x300-1-30x40.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/elevator1-300x201-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/elevator1-300x201-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/elevator1-300x201-1-60x40.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">150 Anniversary Jubilee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The parish celebrated its 150th Anniversary Jubilee in&nbsp;<strong>2020<\/strong>, embracing the theme: \u201cGrateful for the past \u2013 Faithful in the present \u2013 Hopeful for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_0361-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_0361-300x200-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_0361-300x200-1-60x40.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_0371-scaled-e1658768317538-200x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_0371-scaled-e1658768317538-200x300-1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_0371-scaled-e1658768317538-200x300-1-27x40.jpg 27w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_0374-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_0374-300x200-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/IMG_0374-300x200-1-60x40.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Msgr.-Gerry-300x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Msgr.-Gerry-300x200-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Msgr.-Gerry-300x200-1-60x40.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">Church Organ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;<strong>October 2022<\/strong>, the church organ underwent restoration, thanks to the generous funding from parishioners and community partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/imagejpeg_1-300x225-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/imagejpeg_1-300x225-1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/imagejpeg_1-300x225-1-1-53x40.jpg 53w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/20220623_131929_1676044353722_001-300x225-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/20220623_131929_1676044353722_001-300x225-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/20220623_131929_1676044353722_001-300x225-1-53x40.jpg 53w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/photo-gallery\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"9796\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a> to see the restoration process photo gallery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-false \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Father Andrew Joins Our Parish as Pastor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;<strong>2023<\/strong>, Father Andrew Young was appointed Pastor of<br>St. Joseph Parish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/046_Young_Andrew_01-240x300-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjosephcoldspring.com\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/046_Young_Andrew_01-240x300-1-2.jpg 240w, 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