Welcome to the home of St. Joseph Catholic Church

St. Joseph Catholic Church, founded in 1835, serves as the spiritual cornerstone of the German Catholic village of Westphalia, Missouri. The massive stone structure of the church building and the interior murals present a beautiful and reflective backdrop for worship. Father Philip M. Kane is the current pastor of St. Joseph Church.

St. Joseph School, located next to the church building, is the oldest school in the Diocese of Jefferson City. Classes began in 1838. Enrollment at the school remains steady and the students thrive on the solid values promoted by our Catholic faith and embraced by the parish family. 

We thank you for stopping by our website and hope you enjoy your visit. Our wish is that you come to realize the beauty of our community and will visit us again soon. 

This website is presented in memory of, and by the generosity of the Paul Plassmeyer Family.

Paul H. Plassmeyer
(B: 3-6-1912, D: 10-2-2000)

Paul was born in and lived his entire life in rural Westphalia, Missouri. He was an active member of Saint Joseph Parish, and raised his family here. Paul was a progressive farmer and active in both the community and parish. He was a great supporter of Saint Joseph Catholic School.