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It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our former parochial vicar, Fr. Anthony DiStefano, on October 14, 2026 after a long illness. Fr. Anthony served with great dedication at St. Joseph’s from 2018-2021 until he was appointed by the Archdiocese of Newark to serve as the administrator (and later pastor) of Queen of Peace Church in North Arlington, NJ (2021). During his 3 years at St. Joseph’s, he was highly involved in parish life, notably serving with great dedication as the spiritual director for the Youth Ministry and for the adult sacraments program (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults). In addition, he worked closely with Saint Joseph School, even teaching cooking as a lunchtime activity.

Obituary is linked here:
Fr. Anthony obituary

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Parow Funeral Home in North Arlington. The viewing will take place at Queen of Peace Church (10 Franklin Pl, North Arlington, NJ) from 10am to 11:30am on Wednesday, 10/21, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12pm. Following the Mass, procession and burial will take place at Saint Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia, NJ. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in Peace, Fr. Anthony.

St. Joseph School/ Bergen Catholic HS partnership announcement (2025):

SJS- BC Partnership letter 6-11-25 Download

Message from the Advancement Team (October 2024):

Saint Joseph Parish is a vibrant community in which Faith Formation is key to our mission. Over the last year or more, we have had the opportunity to host / offer a variety of events that strengthen this commitment and deepen our faith journey as a Parish. These are several highlights:
* Pilgrimage to Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC – In partnership with Saint Peter’s Parish in River Edge, SJC hosted a bus trip to the Basilica which included an opportunity to tour the site, prayer, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Mass presided by Cardinal Joseph Tobin.
* Parish Mission – Led by Father Glenn Sudano, one of the eight founding members of the Franciscan Friars of Renewal, the 3-night mission focused on the apostolic mission to save the materially poor through spiritual direction and counseling. Father Glenn resides at Holy Family Farm, a faith-based initiative of Catholic laity. The event included exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
* Host the Relic of Saint Jude – It was a rare opportunity for our Parish to have the Relic of the Arm of Saint Jude (the Apostle of the Impossible) present in our Church, one of the few venues in Bergen County. Over 2700 faithful people passed through our Church doors to venerate the relic. A closing Mass was celebrated with around 500 in attendance. This was truly a special day for SJC.
* Array of Hope – In collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, SJC hosted a 3-night encounter with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The night’s events included talks, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, music provided by AOH Music and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
* Commissioning of a New Ministry at SJC – Society of Saint Lydia – A Chapter of this growing ministry was commissioned at SJC. Its mission is to acknowledge, honor, and empower Catholic women, by the example of Saint Lydia, to utilize their unique gifts for the building up of the Church.
These are only a few of the very special things happening at Saint Joseph Parish. SJC is rich with Faith Formation opportunities including an active Youth Group, annual processions for Corpus Christi and Our Lady of Fatima, Bible Study, Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (formerly RCIA), Legion of Mary, and much, much more!

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