St. Joseph Vietnamese Catholic Church
5601 Hanley Rd, Tampa, FL 33634
About St. Joseph Vietnamese Catholic Church
St. Joseph Vietnamese Catholic Church serves as a cultural and spiritual center for the Vietnamese Catholic community in Tampa. The parish is recognized for maintaining Vietnamese Catholic traditions while providing a welcoming space for Catholics of all backgrounds seeking to practice their faith. The church draws parishioners from across the Tampa Bay area who value its authentic liturgical practices and strong community bonds. The parish operates a full range of religious education and formation programs. Sunday Mass remains the cornerstone of parish life, complemented by weekday services on Wednesday and Saturday. St. Joseph offers the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for those seeking to join the Catholic Church, along with CCD Religious Education for children and youth. The Knights of Columbus chapter at St. Joseph brings Catholic men together for faith and service, while the Youth Ministry program engages younger parishioners in spiritual growth and community activities. These programs reflect the church's commitment to serving families and individuals at all stages of their faith journey. Located at 5601 Hanley Road in Tampa, St. Joseph Vietnamese Catholic Church offers convenient parking and is fully wheelchair accessible. Mass is celebrated on Sundays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturdays from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 8:00 PM. The church building features air conditioning for comfort during Florida's warm months. Parishioners and visitors can access live-streamed services for remote participation. The parish fosters community connection through coffee and fellowship time, creating opportunities for parishioners to gather and strengthen their bonds. More information about the parish can be found at stjvntampa.org.
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Plan Your Visit
Get directions →First service starts at Wednesday: 12:30 – 8:00 PM — plan to arrive 10 minutes early
On-site parking is available — no need to hunt for street parking
Fully wheelchair accessible — contact the church for specific accessibility needs
Can't make it in person? Services are live streamed online
Dress code is casual — come as you are
Check the website for any schedule changes before your visit
Member Reviews
★ 4.5 · 19 Google reviewsWanda Nguyen
★★★★★I love this church, the priest tells it like it is. It’s hard to serve the our people essentially our Vietnamese community without humility. We live to love and love is to serve not just going to church. We wish to regis…
Regine Villanueva
★★★★★Invited Father Chien to do a funeral service and he seemed very unprepared. There was clearly no clear message of comfort, he just kept going in circles and the family of the deceased has to stop him mid message due to s…
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🕐 Wednesday: 12:30 – 8:00 PM
🕐 Saturday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
🕐 Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does St. Joseph Vietnamese Catholic Church hold services?
Wednesday: 12:30 – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where is St. Joseph Vietnamese Catholic Church located?
5601 Hanley Rd, Tampa, FL 33634
What denomination is St. Joseph Vietnamese Catholic Church?
St. Joseph Vietnamese Catholic Church is a Catholic church.
How do I contact St. Joseph Vietnamese Catholic Church?
Call (813) 397-2019 or visit https://stjvntampa.org/.
What is St. Joseph Vietnamese Catholic Church known for?
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Church Health Score
Based on Google rating, reviews, and online presence
Strong
This church scores 78/100 compared to other Catholic churches in Tampa.
Catholic Benchmarks
Hartford Seminary + ECFA national averages