This Choir was originally known as the “Missionary Choir”. It was started in 1978 by Rev. Sr. Theresa Caroline of Mary Mother of the Church Congregation, Lira.

It begun as a small choir of about ten members with Mr. Philip Ochama as its music director. In 1982 the number of the choir members rose to 30 with Sr. Theresa as Chairperson.

In 1990 the name of the Choir Changed to St. Joseph Missionary choir under the leadership of Mr. Aloysius Bbaale as Chairman.

In 1992, the choir changed its name to St. Joseph and it has been known by that name ever since.