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Saint Joseph's Day is the Patronal Feast day for Poland as well as for Canada, persons named Joseph, Josephine, etc., for religious institutes, schools and parishes bearing his name, and for carpenters. It is also Father's Day in some Catholic countries, mainly Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
On March 19, we celebrate the patron saint of the universal Church, protector of the Holy Family: Saint Joseph. The solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary, is an opportunity to contemplate and pray to this great saint, humble carpenter of Nazareth, chosen by God among all
18 mar 2014 · Saint Joseph is, of course, the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the step-father of Jesus of Nazareth. Upon a typical St. Joseph's Day altar, people place flowers, limes, candles, wine, fava beans, specially prepared cakes, breads, and cookies (as well as other meatless dishes), and zeppole.
On June 4 th, 1998, on the first anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Kalisz, St. Joseph was formally declared the Patron Saint of the city. It is also worth mentioning, that St. Joseph is the Patron Saint of the Theological Seminary of the Kalisz diocese.
Saint Joseph is well known as the patron saint of fathers, both families and virgins, workers, especially carpenters, expecting mothers and unborn children. Among many others, he is the patron saint of attorneys and barristers, emigrants, travelers and house hunters.
28 lip 2023 · Pope Pius IX's declaration of St. Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church in 1870 reflects the Church's recognition of his profound influence as a spiritual father and protector. St. Joseph's unwavering faith and dedication to the Holy Family earned him this esteemed title, signifying his significance in the lives of Catholics worldwide.
On the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pius IX’s proclamation of St. Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis declared the Year of St. Joseph. The year honoring St. Joseph began on December 8, 2020, and concluded December 8, 2021.
