Located in Makawao on the island of Maui, the church falls under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Honolulu and its bishop.
[1] The Catholic cemetery just below the church predates the current structure.
St. Joseph's Church has an associated school which educates the people of this area known as "upcountry Maui".
It is open to students of all religious, ethnic, economic and national backgrounds.
Saint Joseph's "Feast Days" is an annual event in upcountry Maui, and includes live entertainment, crafts, food, games, and auctions.