School for Spiritual Growth and Inner Healing
A prayerful two-year journey toward deeper union with Christ, spiritual formation, and inner healing.
Learn more →St. Joseph's Prayer Center · Patchogue, New York
Come away and rest awhile.
A quiet Catholic home for prayer, healing, spiritual growth, and a deeper friendship with Jesus.
Our Mission
A place to draw near to Our Lord
The mission of the St. Joseph Prayer Center is to carry people towards our Lord Jesus, helping to remove the obstacles that would impede a true conversion, using diverse programs, courses and personal spiritual direction and inner healing in accordance with the Magesterium of the Church and in conjunction with the office of New Evangelization of the diocese of Rockville Centre.
We hope you will avail yourself of some of the many activities available at the Center and look forward to meeting with you and praying with you. May God Bless you in your walk with Him.
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Our house at 312 Maple Avenue is a place of quiet, prayer, contemplation, and community.
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Prayer and Formation
There is a place for you here
Come for quiet prayer, thoughtful formation, healing ministry, or fellowship with a welcoming Catholic community.
School for Prayer Ministry
Formation for those who feel called to accompany others with compassionate prayer and spiritual guidance.
Learn more →The Divine Will
Weekly study of the writings of the Servant of God Luisa Piccarreta and prayer for God's Kingdom.
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Retreat Days
Make room for prayer and renewal
St. Joseph's Prayer Center offers monthly Retreat Days with varying topics. Most retreat days include Prayer, topics for enrichment, Celebration of Holy Mass, and time for fellowship throughout the day. Some are more contemplative, while at times we emphasize fellowship and sharing of ideas and experiences.
Healing Masses are also central to our ministry at The Prayer Center. Hermit Days or Private Retreat Days are also available upon request.
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Prayer at the Center
Come as you are
Whether you seek personal prayer, a quiet hour with the Lord, or a community to hold your intentions, you are welcome here.
Prayer Ministry
Personal prayer for inner healing and spiritual direction, offered with care, reverence, and confidentiality.
Learn more →Quiet Time in Chapel
Step away from the distractions of daily life and rest in the presence of the Lord. All are welcome.
Plan quiet time →Intercessory Prayer
Share your intentions with our prayer community or call to receive prayer over the phone.
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What's Happening
Gather with us
Current prayer gatherings, formation, retreat days, and special celebrations at the Center.
Tuesdays at the Center
Come when you can and stay as long as you are able each Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for fellowship, Catholic formation, Holy Mass, prayer, and…
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Intergenerational Healing Mass
Join us in prayer as we entrust our families, past and present, to the healing mercy of Jesus Christ. Intergenerational Healing Masses are offered periodically during the year.
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The Five First Saturdays Devotion
Gather with the community in response to Our Lady's request at Fatima for the Rosary, Marian prayer, Adoration, Confession as time permits, Benediction, Holy Mass, and fellowship.
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Boundaries Workshop: November 14, 2026
Join Dr. Jim DeMar on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a one-day video and discussion workshop on stronger faith and healthier relationships…
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