St. Joseph's House is a charitable non-profit corporation

founded by John and Donna Kurtz, with the primary mission of promoting and fostering the "Culture of Life" spoken of by Blessed Pope John Paul II in his Papal Encyclical "The Gospel of Life."  To this end, St. Joseph's House has a three-fold mission:
  • Assist widows, single mothers, orphans, families, and children in need and in crisis situations by providing housing, food, clothing, financial assistance, childcare, education and various other needs

  • Educate children to become faithful Catholics through St. Philomena Academy, which offers tuition-free classical education to many families

  • Evangelize others by the spiritual and sacramental formation given to the members of St. Joseph's House, catholic education and faith formation of families, charitable services, and, overall, showing to others in society a community's sincere attempt to promote and create a "culture of life" centered around Christ.

Much Impressed

I have visited St. Joseph’s House and followed all their progress.  I think this is a remarkable accomplishment and brings faith to many students, as well as a loving home to a number of children who would be without a place in this world. 

I am much impressed about the apostolate of the Kurtz Family and their dedication.

                    -Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR 
St. Joseph’s House Mission Statement
Saint Joseph's House is to apply the teachings of Pope John Paul II's encyclical, The Gospel of Life, to care for human life from conception to natural death.  St. Joseph's House will foster a "Culture of Life" through the service of charity to the defenseless of our society, particularly widows and orphans, children and families in crisis situations.  The services include religious instruction, food, clothing and shelter, as well as counseling, schooling, tutoring and educational resources.

The Works of St. Joseph's House

  • Orphan rescue
  • Abortion rescue
  • Assistance for widows and single mothers
  • Family financial, housing, and food assistance
  • Evangelization through faith formation and charitable services
  • Lending library of classical and Catholic books and media
  • Homeshooling assistance
  • Schooling assistance through St. Philomena Academy
  • House of Refuge: Two Homes of Hospitality have provided emergency long term shelter for 9 moms and over 20 children since 2002.

THIS IS A SHORTER VERSION OF OUR VIDEO

The Ever-Growing Kurtz Family: Busy, Blended and Blessed

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A little head peeks above couch cushions, tufts of dark hair curling from his head as his eyes glitter and he giggles in that infectious way of babies.  Suddenly it's back, this time atop a short body, peering around the corner of the couch.  "Nick, can you give a high five?" asks his sister Natalie, 20. Nick toddles over, heaving his one-and-a-half year-old weight into a high five.  Read more...