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Church of St. Joseph (Aston)

Roman Catholic (Archdiocese of Philadelphia) · Aston, PA 19014

Info coverage: Low Its website covers 1 of the 5 key areas we look for (service times). This is about how much the church’s own website shares, not a judgment of the church. What this means

Last checked Oct 17, 2026 · Suggest a correction (we review every correction before changing a listing)

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About / Welcome

“Sacraments are actions of God through which He shows us the love He has for us, His sons and daughters.”

From the church’s website · Sacraments (churchofstjosephaston.org/sacraments) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website

What We Believe

“The Sacrament of Baptism initiates people into the Catholic church. It removes Original Sin from our souls and unites us to Christ.”

From the church’s website · Sacraments (churchofstjosephaston.org/sacraments) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website
Denomination’s beliefs: vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM · Denomination directory

Ratings DRAFT

These ratings are a draft for review. They are assessments based only on what this church and its denomination publish online, not official reviews or endorsements.

Gospel Clarity
4/5 · Strong Provisional
Sacraments page: Baptism 'removes Original Sin from our souls and unites us to Christ' (need, response); the Eucharist joins the Church to Christ's sacrifice 'offered once for all on the cross' (what He did). Who Jesus is isn't explained. OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is described for those never baptized or joining as adults. Three elements plus a newcomer pathway. (Rubric per ChurchCompass, 2026-10-17) source 1 · Church website
Elements found: 3 of 4 (what people need saving from, what Jesus has done, how a person receives or responds); newcomer pathway: yes
Provisional: the church’s website blocked our reader, so we read it another way.
Scripture & Teaching
2/5 · Weak Provisional
No Bible study or teaching resources found; Scripture is quoted on the Sacraments page. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Provisional: the church’s website blocked our reader, so we read it another way.
Core Orthodoxy
3/5 · OK Provisional
Not spelled out on the site; Roman Catholic parish, so the published Catechism applies. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Denomination directory
Provisional: the church’s website blocked our reader, so we read it another way.
Welcome & Community
3/5 · OK Provisional
Ministry Fair, fellowship events and a Bereavement Support Group; no first-visit or accessibility page found. source 1 · Church website
Provisional: the church’s website blocked our reader, so we read it another way.
Discipleship Path
4/5 · Strong Provisional
OCIA for adults, PREP for children, and sacrament preparation (Pre-Jordan) are described. source 1 · Church website
Provisional: the church’s website blocked our reader, so we read it another way.
Transparency
3/5 · OK Provisional
The Sacraments page explains Catholic teaching with Catechism citations; no beliefs page. source 1 · Church website
Provisional: the church’s website blocked our reader, so we read it another way.
Worship style Not stated on the church’s website (a description, not a rating)

Ratings are DRAFT assessments based on public information. How ratings work

Practical details

Address
3255 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014 (source · Denomination directory)
Rectory/parish address on the Archdiocese page.
Municipality
Aston township
Denomination
Roman Catholic (Archdiocese of Philadelphia) (source · Denomination directory)
Service times
  • Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM (source · Church website)
  • Sunday 6:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM (source · Church website)
  • Daily Mass Mon-Thu 6:30 AM; Fri-Sat 8:30 AM (source · Church website)
  • Confessions Saturday 3:00-3:45 PM in Mary's Chapel (lower church) (source · Church website)
Worship style
Not described on the church’s website
Kids & youth
  • PREP (religious education); First Confession in second grade (source · Church website)
  • CYO basketball, grades 3-12 (source · Church website)
Accessibility
Not listed on the church’s website
Phone
610-497-3340
Website
churchofstjosephaston.org

What to expect on a first visit

From the church’s website. Always confirm with the church before you go.

Not listed on the church’s website

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Location

Map pin: US Census Geocoder location for the church's address.

Sources and last-checked dates

All facts on this page were checked on Oct 17, 2026 against these pages: