St. Joseph Catholic School
Fr. Charles Obinwa
Pastor
Cherri Schafer- Parish Office Coordinator
Mary Ivory- Bookkeeper
Our Parish Story
Our parish community is blessed with a long and faith-filled history—one that continues to shape who we are today. The story begins in 1828 with the founding of St. Alphonsus, the oldest parish in the Diocese of Toledo. From its earliest days, the parish has been a place of prayer, perseverance, and deep devotion. We are especially honored that St. John Neumann ministered at St. Alphonsus during the summer and fall of 1841, a reminder that our faith community has quite literally walked in the footsteps of a saint.
As Catholic families settled in the Monroeville area during the mid-1800s, many traveled miles to worship together at St. Alphonsus. Over time, this growing community recognized the need for a parish closer to home, and in 1861, St. Joseph Catholic Church was established. The following year, St. Joseph School opened its doors and has continued its mission ever since—nurturing generations of children through a strong academic foundation rooted in Catholic values.
In July 2004, St. Alphonsus and St. Joseph were joyfully united and are now served by one pastor. Though each parish has its own unique story, together we form one welcoming faith family. Whether you are a lifelong parishioner or new to our community, we invite you to join us as we continue to grow in faith, service, and fellowship—building upon the strong foundation laid by those who came before us.
Parish Code: NV6W39