Fr. Angelo Carusi, pastor of St. Rocco's Church in Rhode Island, reflects on St. Joseph's Day, and why so many people are devoted to the spouse of the Virgin Mary.

The Catholic Church considers St. Joseph a role model of fatherhood and faith. In many countries, Father’s Day is celebrated on his feast day.

Putting Joseph’s lesson into practice today, Donovan continued, means, “Go to Mass; bring your children to Mass like St. Joseph obediently brought Jesus to the places that the Jewish Law required.

Joseph also shares in the universal feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph on the Sunday after Christmas, as well as some local commemorations. For example, the Oblates of St. Joseph, a ...

St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the Catholic Church every year — March 19 and May 1.

No wonder Satan’s slaves fear him so much. Anton Raphael Mengs, “The Dream of St. Joseph,” ca. 1773-1774 (photo: Public Domain) Kelly Marcum Blogs March 20, 2023 ...

Detail of St. Joseph with the Infant Jesus, c. 1620s, by Guido Reni.(Public domain/via Wikimedia) By Kathryn Jean Lopez About Kathryn Jean Lopez Follow Kathryn Jean Lopez on X March 25, 2024 6:30 AM ...

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The pope has not spoken about whether this letter influenced him, but Francis did proclaim Dec. 8, 2020, to Dec. 8, 2021, the first-ever Year of St. Joseph, a time for Catholics to deepen their ...