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JOSHUA MOUNTAIN MINISTRIES

CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF FR. JOSEPH F. GIRZONE

 

WELCOME!

Welcome to Joshua Mountain Ministries! This site is dedicated to carrying on the legacy of the Joshua Foundation, started by bestselling author  Fr. Joseph F. Girzone in 1995.

The purpose of the Joshua adventure is to make Jesus real to a world that knows little about Him. Even to the world of religious people who love the scriptures or church, but know little about Jesus. Joshua Mountain is a place where people can come to develop a deeper understanding of the Jesus whom the Jewish people met two thousand years ago as he came walking down the street.


About our Founder

Fr. Joseph F. Girzone (1930-2015)

International bestselling author Joseph F. Girzone is the creator of the popular and inspiration Joshua books, an imaginative retelling of the life of Jesus. Fr. Girzone retired from the active priesthood in 1981 and devoted his life to writing about Jesus. In 1995, he established the Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to make Jesus better known throughout the world. He passed away in 2015.

New York Times obituary

National Catholic Reporter story

Wikipedia entry

Phone

(518) 365-0164

 

Location

1071 Joshua Lane, Altamont NY 12009

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook:  Joseph F. Girzone Fans

Donate Online

Spiritual Director of The Joshua Foundation, Gary Riggi, is featured in this local news article.

E-NEWS ARCHIVE

books by fr. girzone

Click on the book to learn more and/or to purchase.  Click here for a comprehensive list and description of his books.

Click here for books by Sr. Dorothy K. Ederer, O.P.


Movies

Click on the movie to learn more and/or to purchase.


AUDIOBOOKS

Click on the audiobook to learn more and/or to purchase.

EVENTS

Open Your Door to God’s Love

2024 Joshua Retreat

June 1, 2024

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN UNTIL MAY 18, 2024.

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About the Father Joseph F. Girzone Crystal Pillar of the Community Award

In 1975, Fr. Girzone founded the Montgomery County Office for Aging.

In 2000, the Montgomery County Office for Aging Inc. established the Father Joseph F. Girzone Crystal Pillar of the Community Award.  This award is given to a community member who exemplifies Fr. Joe's vision and community service.  "He has been a  guiding light for our agency and staff," said Eileen Broyles, former director of the Office.  Father Girzone was also the first recipient of the award in 2000.

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About US

STAFF

Deacon Gary Riggi, Spiritual Advisor/Speaker

Sharon Riggi

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John DellaRatta (President)

Sally King (Secretary)

Gary Riggi (Treasurer)

Patrick Costello

Pete DellaRatta

Sr. Dorothy K. Ederer, O.P.

Fr. Adam Forno

Salvadore Iavarone

Lowell Rinker

Christopher Tremblay

EMERITUS STATUS

 Richard DellaRatta

 

Webmaster:  Christopher Tremblay

webmaster@joshuamountainministries.org

About our Logo

Designed by Theresa Girzone

The Joshua logo was designed over 20 years ago by Joe's niece, Theresa, after a heartfelt discussion with Joe about his vision of offering a better understanding of Jesus through the creation of his modern day parable, Joshua. 

Theresa recalls Joe identifying both Jesus and Joshua as embodying a simple lifestyle, while teaching and exemplifying the simple message of love, kindness and compassion. 

They agreed the simplicity of the traditional biblical leather sandal would visually remind his readers of the historical Jesus, while inviting them on a modern day journey with a soon to be, Beloved Friend, Joshua.

The Joshua Logo is available in pewter as a small lapel pin to wear and be reminded of your relationship to the modern day Christ-like friend, Joshua, and to invite others on the journey to better know Christ, while living the message of his simplicity and Love. 

The Joshua Lapel Pin, is available through the The Joshua Mountain Ministries. 

 Theresa Girzone King is an Artist, and Jewelry Designer. She holds a Bachelors degree in design from The College of St. Rose. Theresa lives in Guilderland NY, with her husband, Glenn, and their triplets, Sally, John and Charlotte, along with their pug, Melvin.