St Joseph Church St. Joseph Church Roman Catholic 1010 3rd Ave. St. Joseph's parish was organized by Rev. J.B.M. Genin after his visit to Moorhead in 1872. In 1875, the parish of St. Mary's was established in Fargo. Several years later, the parish of St. Francis formed to embrace the community of North Moorhead. In 1949, St. Francis celebrated the completion of their newly constructed church.
Communion is given at each mass service.
The first communion is taken in the early elementary ages. The church practices infant baptism and personal, regular confessions. St. Joseph's is an active church community sponsoring and involved in groups such as Birthright, AAA Problem Pregnancy Center, Churches United for the Homeless, and Charitable Concerns. The parish also supports St. Joseph's elementary school.