The York area is very blessed to have fine Catholic Schools where the Catholic way of life is taught and lived daily. St. Joseph School is one such school. York Catholic High School is another. The academic records and the success of the students have proven that both of these Catholic Schools provide the foundation parents desire for their children in order to prepare them for adult Christian life.

Catholic Schools are possible because parishes like ours subsidize (offer financial support) student education to make tuition affordable for parents. Our Catholic Schools are a wonderful gift and also the mutual responsibility of both parents and the parish to support our schools. Tuition alone does not support Catholic Schools. The financial subsidy given by the parish not only makes tuition affordable, but contributes greatly toward the total cost of education in our schools.

In order to be eligible for the parish subsidy, the family must be (and remain) registered, active members of St. Joseph Parish and make regular monetary contributions to the Sunday collection. Such contributions will be recorded by the use of the pre-printed collection envelopes. These envelopes are provided on a monthly basis when a family becomes a registered member of the parish. Such Contributions not only provide support to our Catholic Schools, but they are the principal source of income for the entire mission of the parish.

If you have any questions or concerns about these eligibility requirements, please contact Fr. Louis Petruha, Pastor, in the Parish Office, at x202 to discuss your situation.

Thank you for your on-going support and participation in St. Joseph Parish, St. Joseph School and York Catholic High School. Catholic Education is vital to our children, the Church, and our society.