The Year of St. Joseph
St. Joseph - Patron of Fathers and Guardians
"Go to Joseph!

St. Joseph was the head of the Holy Family and placed his authority and strength completely at their service in the ordinary ways. He did so with all his heart, minds and ability.
Before God, he embraced the duties of his home, workshop, and community. He lovingly served the entire plan of salvation that was mysteriously unfolding around him and within him.
The Christian people have always venerated Saint Joseph, realizing how faithfully, deeply, and devotedly he loved Jesus and Mary. Over the centuries, Catholics have continuously turned to Saint Joseph, seeing him as a "beloved father" on whom they can rely, not only for help in troubled times but to inspire them (and us) to love our family the way he loved his.
Before God, he embraced the duties of his home, workshop, and community. He lovingly served the entire plan of salvation that was mysteriously unfolding around him and within him.
The Christian people have always venerated Saint Joseph, realizing how faithfully, deeply, and devotedly he loved Jesus and Mary. Over the centuries, Catholics have continuously turned to Saint Joseph, seeing him as a "beloved father" on whom they can rely, not only for help in troubled times but to inspire them (and us) to love our family the way he loved his.