A truly extraordinary community
Our community at St Joseph’s is the beating spirit of our parish and something rather special. With around 1000 worshippers drawn from almost 70 countries and over 70 active groups of some sort, our Parish is truly alive with the beauty of God’s creation and the radiance of his love. From groups that nurture both faith and sacramental preparation through to pastoral outreach within our parish and the wider community, there is an incredible breadth of opportunity to become an active member within our diverse parish family.
Something for everyone
We have so many groups and activities within St Joseph’s that need your help and support. We know that God calls each of us by our name and has created us to do him some definite service. After all, that is why we profess and live our faith in His name - to do the work he has committed to each of us as individuals and no other. We each have a mission and we each bring our own unique and precious gifts to our Brothers and Sisters in our wonderful community.
Our website shows just some of the many groups, but our St Joseph’s Welcome Pack lists all the groups and activities which need your help to keep the parish alive with the vibrant Spirit.
For a more comprehensive insight into the wealth of parish activities, please pick up a copy of our Welcome Pack from the narthex in the Church front porch. It will be available from September 2025.
Taking care of our community
Safeguarding
The safety of all our Brothers and Sisters in the Parish is paramount and is an integral part of the life and ministry of our parish.
Our Parish Safeguarding Reps [PSR] are Mr Andrew Stables & Mr Kevin Thorogood. They are responsible for guiding new volunteers through the DBS checking process, including seeking references, and taking volunteers through their DBS checks. They are also responsible for ensuring that three yearly re-checks are carried out for those who remain active in their roles. They can deal with any general questions on Safeguarding issues, DBS checks and re-checks. You can reach out to them via email using
Mr Andrew Stables: newmaldensg1@safeguardrcaos.org.uk
Mr Kevin Thorogood: newmaldensg2@safeguardrcaos.org.uk
Finance and Fabric Committee
Canon Law 537 requires that each Catholic Parish has a Parish Finance Committee. The role of the Committee is advisory, rather than executive. The members of St Joseph’s Committee assist Fr Uche by sharing the burden of administration and ensuring the efficient care of the material goods of a Parish as a means to promoting the pastoral care of the community. Our committee meets three to four times a year with Fr Uche, ensuring that the money is spent in accordance with the purpose for which it was given.
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)
The PPC is made up of volunteers from the Parish who meet on average three to four times per year. Our role is to support Fr Uche our Parish Priest in making decisions regarding such matters as Parish Infrastructure, faith development initiatives and charitable fundraising.
Our Marian Garden team
Our Marian Garden beautifully adorns the front of St Josephs’s and we’re always in need of people to help with the watering, general maintenance and keeping it looking radiant. There is also planting near the entrance and to the rear of the church, which needs continuous tender loving care.
Interested in helping? Please contact the Parish office or
Anna White at: annajwhite@btinternet.com
Parish Office
The Parish Office is open every weekday (during school term time), from 10am until 1pm. As well as taking care of all administration, the office is usually the first port of call for parishioners seeking answers, advice, information, appointments with the Parish Priest, and sometimes just some pastoral care. We work closely with the Sacristy Team, the Treasurer, Counters, those who allocate Mass Intentions, etc, to support our Parish Priest in the smooth running of the parish.
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Growing our faith and spiritual formation
As Christians, we are called to continuously nurture our faith and grow in spiritual richness.
Here we’re delighted to share some of the parish activities that facilitate the lifelong process for adults in intellectual, moral and spiritual growth.
Friends of Acutis
Friends of Acutis is a vibrant group of Confirmed young Catholics aged 15-18. We meet fortnightly on Friday nights and celebrate fellowship with fun, food and faith. Our prayer time involves reflecting on the following Sunday's gospel. We have other events such as retreats, zoom rosary, foodbank collections, leading Stations of the Cross and Eucharistic Adoration. All committed young Catholics are warmly welcome. Contact Anne D'Silva: annedsilva@rcaos.org.uk
Teams of Our Lady
Teams is a world-wide organisation for Christian married couples who wish to deepen their relationship with God both personally and as a couple. We meet with other couples and a spiritual counsellor monthly for a simple meal and discuss, pray and share the ups and downs of everyday life. Throughout the year there are opportunities for all the Teams across the UK and beyond to meet through conferences. To join Teams of Our Lady contact Mary & Ken O'Riordan: newmaldenplf@rcaos.org.uk
Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM)
The Union of Catholic Mothers is open to all women supporting its aims: ‘Prayer, Love and Active Witness to marriage, family and Christian life in the world.’ We visit the sick and housebound, help to raise money for the Parish and other charities, e.g. Lenten & Advent Fayres. In doing this, we truly put our faith into action. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm for prayer, a short meeting and a presentation. For more information, please contact Julie O’Mara & Amy Malone at: newmaldenucmsec@rcaos.org.uk
St Vincent De Paul Society
The SVP is an international organisation working throughout the world. The SVP is an expression of our outreach to the poor, sick, elderly, lonely, homeless or distressed. Recent work includes supporting a widowed mother with three young children, providing carpets for a young single parent family, friendship and outings for a blind person living alone and housing people with mental illness. For more information contact: svpnewmalden@gmail.com
Our rich multicultural diversity is integral to the distinctive identity of St Joseph’s. We have built an inclusive, welcoming and all-embracing community where the precious gifts and talents of our parishioners are truly epitomised through the rich tapestry of cultures, languages and backgrounds.
Each year in July we come together as Brothers and Sisters from around 70 countries to celebrate our unique cultural personality through our ‘St Joseph’s International Day’ event. This is a joyous feast of great food and company where we prepare a favourite dish from our respective countries for others to enjoy, washed down with wine, juice and refreshing drinks.
Celebrating our rich multicultural identity
Corpus Christi
Catholic Primary School
As a Catholic school we aim to educate the whole child with values from the Gospel that can be easily translated into their everyday lives. During a recent Section 48 inspection, which graded the school as 'Outstanding', it was noted that the Catholic values and ethos are clearly embedded throughout the school.
Address: Chestnut Grove, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3JU.
For enquiries, contact the office on 0208 942 2645 or email: office@corpuschristi.rbksch.org – website www.corpuschristikingston.co.uk
Our local Catholic Schools
We are very well served with Catholic Schools in the New Malden area.
Holy Cross Girls School
The Holy Cross School is a Roman Catholic secondary school with academy status for girls in New Malden. Since 1931, generations of young women from across Kingston upon Thames and beyond have been proud to receive a first-class education in this vibrant and caring Catholic school. The education we offer underpins the spirit of the pioneering Sisters who first established the school – to inspire students to work hard, identify their gifts and talents and aspire to greatness.
Address: 25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey. KT3 5AR
Contact reception on 020 8395 4225 or hxs@holycross.kingston.sch.uk
Website: www.holycross.kingston.sch.uk
Richard Challoner Boys School
Richard Challoner is a highly successful Catholic comprehensive school for boys aged 11-18, and girls aged 16-18, serving the local Catholic community since 1959.
The school is a DfE designated Academy and heavily oversubscribed, with four applicants for each place available. The school continues to grow and now has 1079 students on roll, including 266 in the Sixth Form, which is federated with ‘The Holy Cross School’ in New Malden. At the heart of the school is its distinctive Catholic Ethos and a very strong caring and cohesive community based on the Christian values of love, respect and compassion for others.
Address: Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE
Contact details are office on 020 8330 5947 or email: office@challoner.kingston.sch.uk
Website: www.richardchalloner.com