The Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini in Palermo is one of the most interesting specimens of the architectural style of the Sicilian Baroque. Located on a city block of Albergaria close to Piazza Vigliena, it bears the name of St. Joseph and the Catholic order of theatines. A member of this order was the architect Giacomo Besio from Genoa, who in the early 17th century started the construction of the Church. In the center of her majestic and at the same time simple facade you can see the statue of Gaetana Teensage, the founder of the order. Special attention deserves the huge dome with blue and yellow majolica. Above the vestibule with double columns worked as the architect Giuseppe Mariani, and the bell tower built by the project of Paolo Amato. The left facade of the Church overlooks the Piazza Vigliena, also known as Quattro Canti, and is organically integrated into its architectural ensemble.

Inside the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini consists of a Central nave and two side aisles divided by marble pillars of different heights. Over the decoration of the Church were such masters of the Baroque era as Paolo and Giuseppe Corso Serpotta. In addition, on the ceiling you can see the frescoes of Filippo Tancredi, Guglielmo Borremans and Giuseppe Velasquez. Despite the fact that these works of art were severely damaged during the Second World war, were rebuilt with millimeter precision. Another valuable relic is the wooden crucifix made by fra Umile from Petralia. And in the crypt the remains of the once stood on the site of the ancient Church dedicated to our lady of Providence.

Today at the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini there is an Association of Catholics San Giuseppe Maria Tomasi", which among other things is engaged in assisting the poor in her care is 31 families. The members of the Association, which about 40 people, also deal with issues of spiritual formation and prayer.