Wartime temporarily halted plans for the construction of a new church, in the meantime, Mass was celebrated at Murrayburn Primary School.

These plans never came to fruition, although building work did take place around the church in the form of a wall and an extension to the Priory to allow for visitors.

The first Augustinians arrived in Broomhouse in January 1995, and Fr Kevin Lowry OSA was appointed Parish Priest.

In 2000, the parish celebrated its Golden Jubilee, with the construction of a commemorative stained glass window at the back of the church.

Br Stefan Park OSA completed his studies under the mentorship of Fr John, and chose St Joseph's as the location for his ordination.

In 2016, the parish hosted the University of Notre Dame Folk Choir for one week during their tour of Scotland and Ireland.

After Fr John moved to Birmingham in 2009, a new Augustinian community arrived in Broomhouse, causing a short period of instability within the parish.