The purp​ose of the Men of St. Joseph is to instill holiness in men and facilitate spiritual leadership in family and community life, through the intercession of St. Joseph.

The association's name, Men of St. Joseph, refers to a community of Christian men, united under the Roman Catholic Church, praying together and encouraging each other to be the spiritual leaders of their families. The Men of St. Joseph take the motto, Pone familiam in manus Patris, or Put the family in the hands of the Father, as best exemplified by St. Joseph, husband of the Mother of God, and foster-father of our Lord, Jesus Christ