Celebrate the Year of St. Joseph
On December 8, 2020, Pope Francis declared a special Year of St. Joseph to run through December 8, 2021. This marks the 150th anniversary of the declaration of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church by Pope Pius IX. Pope Francis began the year with a new Apostolic Letter entitled Patris Corde (With a Father’s Heart). The Holy Father reflected that Covid-19 “has helped us see more clearly the importance of ordinary people who, though far from the limelight exercise patience and offer hope every day.” St. Joseph is the epitome of the quiet, ordinary person moving behind the scenes – and yet he shapes all of human history with his quiet guidance, protection, holiness, and acceptance of God’s will.
Presented here are resources from the Diocese of Phoenix and beyond that will allow you to grow in your knowledge, love, and devotion to St. Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer and Patron of the Catholic Church.
Get to know St. Joseph
Everything we know about St. Joseph comes from scripture and tradition. Watch a video on the life of St. Joseph from Catholic Online here.
The Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe is said to have been visited by St. Joseph. Learn more about the miraculous staircase or visit it yourself!
Many have consecrated themselves to Jesus through Mary, but did you know you could consecrate yourself through St. Joseph? Find out more in this interview with Fr. Donald Calloway, M.I.C.
The Life of St. Joseph
+ Discover what we know about St. Joseph in Scripture.
+ Ever wonder How Devotion to St. Joseph has Changed over the centuries? Find out here.
+ Learn more about the symbols of St. Joseph in Sacred Art.
Pray with St. Joseph
+ Review A Collection of Prayers to St. Joseph (including the Litany of St. Joseph).
+ Get emailed reminders to pray the St. Joseph Novena.
+ Pray the Rosary of St. Joseph with Dr. Scott Hahn (video).
+ Pray the Holy Cloak of St. Joseph 30-day novena (video).