Joseph Francis Girzone (May 15, 1930 – November 29, 2015), sometimes known as the "Joshua Priest," was an American Catholic priest and writer, most notably as the author of the Joshua series of novels.

Girzone retired from the active priesthood in 1981 due to health reasons and embarked on a second career as a writer and speaker. In 1995, he established the Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to making Jesus better known throughout the world.

His bestselling books include Joshua, A Portrait of Jesus, and Never Alone. He lived in Altamont, New York.