Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
133 years
What is your primary product or service?
bringing people to know and love God, and to serve God and others.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Fr. Chris: After 5 years of parish work, 6 years of administration, and 14 years as a co-pastor, I was blessed to find St. Joseph Parish in need of a new pastor; I have just begun my sixth year, and find the parish a lively place to be.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are the only Roman Catholic Church in Babylon.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
our one and only location
Provide detailed directions to your location
Deer Park Ave south into Babylon Village.
Pass under the railroad trestle and pass Railroad Ave.
Make a right onto Grove Place: the church is on the left,
one-half block north of Montauk Highway (Main Street).
What type of payments do you accept?
cash, checks, automatic debit
Which areas do you service?
Babylon, North Babylon, West Babylon, West Islip
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Father Chris Heller, pastor; Mrs. Maureen Long, business manager
What are your hours of operation?
Church Services: 7:45am M-F; 9:00am M-Sat; 5:00pm Sat eve
Sunday at 7:00am, 8:45am, 9:30am (in the Hall), 10:00am
(in Spanish, in La Capilla), 10:15am, 11:45am, 5:00pm.
Church Office: 9am-4pm, 7pm-9pm M-F; 9am-1pm Sat.