On August 21, 1956, Cardinal Samuel Stritch, permitted the parish to use St. Patrick's Christian Brothers High School facilities on Belmont Avenue, until the newly formed parish was financially in a position to purchase land to build a church.
 Stritch promised all possible assistance in this endeavor.

In 1958, building began on Cumberland Avenue.
 The upper portion became the church, with the addition of pews, altars and other appropriate furnishings, which were gifts from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.

The lower hall became the hub of cultural, social and fund-raising functions, such as parish praznyks, sviachenes, bake sales, choir rehearsals, rummage sales, children's programs, Ukrainian dance lessons, dances, and countless other activities.

On October 1, 1975, construction of the new church edifice began.

On May 22, 1977, Bishop Jaroslav Gabro dedicated the church.

The large rock near the entrance ramp attracted attention to the church.
 It is a piece of the Canadian Shield brought to the new church's building site.
 It was retrieved by the contractors during excavation of the foundation.
 The pastor saved it and had it placed in its present position after construction was completed in 1976.

In 1988, a hand-carved iconostasis, designed in the Byzantine-Ukrainian tradition by Borys Makarenko, was installed in the church.

The Altar Rosary Society (ARS) has promoted various Ukrainian cultural and social activities, bringing the various components of the society together.
When the church was erected, the Altar Rosary Society covered the cost of the installation of the marble floor and apsidial wall.
 They also sponsored the royal throne, the altars, and the tabernacle.
 Additionally they provided and maintained the altar linens and many of the vestments.
To raise this money, the Altar Rosary Society sponsored fashion shows, bake sales, yearly pascha sale, turkey raffles, bazaars, white-elephant sales, family picnics.
 Additionally, the members staffed the kitchen, and equipped the church hall kitchen for dinners, picnics, carnivals, breakfasts and other activities.

St. Joseph Church Choir was established in August 1956.

For one and a half years, the choir was trained and directed by Father Shary.
Julian Pozniak, a qualified and trained cantor and experienced choir director, remained the sole director and cantor for St. Joseph’s until his retirement.
 Jaroslav Stefaniuk, with Julian Pozniak's guidance, became choir director and cantor, until his death in March 2006.

Each Sunday the choir sang Divine Liturgy, caroled at Christmas time, and sang at various functions and events throughout the year.
Performances took place for the Ukrainian community, but at religious and secular venues, such as the Museum of Science and Industry.

St. Joseph's choir joined with the St. Nicholas Cathedral Slavuta choir to become known as the Metropolitan Andrej Sheptytsky Choir of Chicago.
 The choir recorded an album of a newly commissioned composition of the Divine Liturgy, by Andrij Hnatyshyn.
 One of the most momentous performances by the choir was for the visit of Pope John Paul II in Grant Park, in 1979.

The Acres of Fun Festivals, and the Friday night Bingos, along with the Pyrohy sales were major fundraisers for the parish, due in large part to the parish volunteers.

Many young parishioners were in the Sts.
Cyril and Methodious Youth Group, were altar servers, orboth.
 They volunteered at parish events, as well as participating in liturgical services.
 They volunteered in soup kitchens, participated in retreats and organized citywide youth nights.
On August 21, 1956, Cardinal Samuel Stritch, permitted the parish to use St. Patrick's Christian Brothers High School facilities on Belmont Avenue, until the newly formed parish was financially in a position to purchase land to build a church.  Stritch promised all possible assistance in this endeavor.
In 1958, building began on Cumberland Avenue.  The upper portion became the church, with the addition of pews, altars and other appropriate furnishings, which were gifts from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.
The lower hall became the hub of cultural, social and fund-raising functions, such as parish praznyks, sviachenes, bake sales, choir rehearsals, rummage sales, children's programs, Ukrainian dance lessons, dances, and countless other activities.
On October 1, 1975, construction of the new church edifice began.
On May 22, 1977, Bishop Jaroslav Gabro dedicated the church.
The large rock near the entrance ramp attracted attention to the church.  It is a piece of the Canadian Shield brought to the new church's building site.  It was retrieved by the contractors during excavation of the foundation.  The pastor saved it and had it placed in its present position after construction was completed in 1976.
In 1988, a hand-carved iconostasis, designed in the Byzantine-Ukrainian tradition by Borys Makarenko, was installed in the church.
The Altar Rosary Society (ARS) has promoted various Ukrainian cultural and social activities, bringing the various components of the society together. When the church was erected, the Altar Rosary Society covered the cost of the installation of the marble floor and apsidial wall.  They also sponsored the royal throne, the altars, and the tabernacle.  Additionally they provided and maintained the altar linens and many of the vestments. To raise this money, the Altar Rosary Society sponsored fashion shows, bake sales, yearly pascha sale, turkey raffles, bazaars, white-elephant sales, family picnics.  Additionally, the members staffed the kitchen, and equipped the church hall kitchen for dinners, picnics, carnivals, breakfasts and other activities.
St. Joseph Church Choir was established in August 1956.
For one and a half years, the choir was trained and directed by Father Shary. Julian Pozniak, a qualified and trained cantor and experienced choir director, remained the sole director and cantor for St. Joseph’s until his retirement.  Jaroslav Stefaniuk, with Julian Pozniak's guidance, became choir director and cantor, until his death in March 2006.
Each Sunday the choir sang Divine Liturgy, caroled at Christmas time, and sang at various functions and events throughout the year. Performances took place for the Ukrainian community, but at religious and secular venues, such as the Museum of Science and Industry.
St. Joseph's choir joined with the St. Nicholas Cathedral Slavuta choir to become known as the Metropolitan Andrej Sheptytsky Choir of Chicago.  The choir recorded an album of a newly commissioned composition of the Divine Liturgy, by Andrij Hnatyshyn.  One of the most momentous performances by the choir was for the visit of Pope John Paul II in Grant Park, in 1979.
The Acres of Fun Festivals, and the Friday night Bingos, along with the Pyrohy sales were major fundraisers for the parish, due in large part to the parish volunteers.
Many young parishioners were in the Sts. Cyril and Methodious Youth Group, were altar servers, orboth.  They volunteered at parish events, as well as participating in liturgical services.  They volunteered in soup kitchens, participated in retreats and organized citywide youth nights.
St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church