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.
Phone
(518) 365-0164
Location
1071 Joshua Lane, Altamont NY 12009
SOCIAL MEDIA
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.
Movies
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AUDIOBOOKS
Click on the audiobook to learn more and/or to purchase.
EVENTS
Miracles and Healings of Jesus
Fall 2024 Joshua Retreat
Schenectady, New York
Saturday, November 16, 2024
St. Gabriel The Archangel Church
3040 Hamburg St, Schenectady, NY 12303
Registration is now closed.
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.
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.