Wednesday 8 July, 7:30pm · All locations
Scripture Evening
An evening unpacking the Sunday Gospel readings for the coming weeks. Lively discussion, no prior study needed. Open to all.
About this church
About
St Joseph's is a warm, active Catholic community in the heart of East Brighton. Whether you are new to the area, returning to the faith, or a long-standing parishioner, you will find a place here. Come along to any of our Masses and stay for a chat over coffee.
Times here
Mass times this week
Tuesday
- 6pmMass MassSt Joseph
Wednesday
- 6pmMass MassSt Joseph
Thursday
- 6pmMass MassSt Joseph
Friday
- 6pmMass MassSt Joseph
Sunday
- 5:30pmMass MassSt Joseph
- 11amMass MassSt Joseph
Upcoming events
Groups at this church
Deep Waters
We have a vibrant Student/Young Adults group that meet to share a meal, listen to a talk, have a time of prayer and then a social with drinks.
Family of Faith
A monthly parish group for families with primary-school-aged children to grow in faith together, exploring the Mass, prayer and Catholic teaching using YouCat for Kids.
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina is a simple, prayerful reading of Scripture, where we listen, reflect, pray, and rest in God's word together.
Messy Church
Messy Church is a Christ-centred family event to come together to eat, make friends, get creative and learn more about Jesus in a relaxed, messy environment.
Midday Stillness
Drop in between 12 and 1pm for a time of music, prayer and reflection with a monk.
Mothers Prayers
We are a group of mothers meeting on Mondays at 5pm on Zoom.
Padre Pio Group
A Padre Pio group meets weekly to pray together, seeking his intercession and growing in faith through shared devotion.
Parents & Toddlers
Join us for fellowship, tea and coffee, play-time and an opportunity for adoration. All welcome.
Perpetual Novena & Divine Mercy Chaplet
Join us to pray a continuing novena, offering prayers of thanksgiving and petition.
Praise & Worship
We meet for Praise and intercessory prayer. Open to all ages and musical abilities.
Proclaim!
Proclaim is a youth group for young people in Years 7 to 13 in which we build friendships, play games, and create a space for discussion about faith.
Sunday Lunch
Come and share Sunday Lunch with us and listen to a talk, usually a personal faith story.
Our community
Meet the team
Clergy
Parish team
Administration
Sacraments
Where to find us
Contact
Visit us
- Address
- Elm Grove, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3AA, East Brighton
- Phone
- 01273 087839
- eastbrighton@abdiocese.org.uk
Our history
Our history
St Joseph's Church on Elm Grove has served the Catholic community of East Brighton since 1887. The church was built to meet the growing needs of Irish immigrants and local Catholic families who had settled in the area during the latter half of the nineteenth century.
The original building was a modest structure, but it grew over the decades as the parish flourished. A major restoration in the 1960s added the current stained-glass windows, which depict scenes from the life of St Joseph and the Holy Family. The church hall, added in 1974, became a centre for parish life and community events.
Today St Joseph's is part of the Brighton and Hove Catholic family of thirteen churches. It continues its tradition of welcome and missionary discipleship, with a particular focus on young adults, families, and those exploring the Catholic faith for the first time.