Remembering Father Joe’s tenacity to help homeless San Diegans Those who knew him best, say Father Joe's tenacity laid the foundation for helping others that extends well beyond his East Village complex. Author: CBS News 8 Team Published: 6:09 PM PDT July 19, 2021 Updated: 8:38 AM PDT July 20, 2021 SAN DIEGO — Hundreds of San Diegans are expected to attend Father Joe Carroll’s memorial service Tuesday at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Lincoln Park. Those who knew him best, say Father Joe made caring about our homeless residents cool and his tenacity laid the foundation for helping others that extends well beyond his East Village complex.