In 2009 two neighboring parishes joined to form St. Joseph the Worker Parish with two worship sites, formerly called St Joseph Church in Richfield Springs (founded in 1872) and St. Joseph Church in West Winfield (founded in 1874).

Parish records are kept at the parish office in Richfield Springs. The pastor resides at the rectory in West Winfield. 

The parish serves Richfield Springs, West Winfield, and surrounding areas including Otsego, Richfield, Warren, Exeter, Columbia, Plainfield, Bridgewater, Litchfield, Brookfield, and Edmeston. 

Motivated by God’s love through Our Lord Jesus Christ and guided by the power of the Holy Spirit, we, the worshiping parish community of St. Joseph the Worker, Roman Catholic Church, in Richfield Springs and West Winfield, New York, Diocese of Albany, are committed to

• Encourage the appreciation of all God’s gifts.
• Encourage the care of brothers and sister, both spiritual and temporal.
• Promote participation in prayer and worship in our parish.
• Promote participation in the sacraments.
• Promote development of faith among our children, youth and adults.