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St. Joseph the Worker
The Story Behind the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
“There could not be a better protector to help you penetrate the spirit of the Gospel into your life,” Pope Pius XII said of Jesus’ earthly father.
Today, May 1, is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first is March 19—Joseph, the Husband of Mary. The second is May 1—Joseph, the Worker.
Deadly Fuel Depot Fire in Guinea: Over Dozen Dead, Catholic Church “completely destroyed”
The church of St Joseph the Worker of Guinea’s Catholic Archdiocese of Conakry was razed down in a fire incident at a fuel depot in the capital of the West African country.
Pope Francis Prays for Workers "crushed by an unbearable burden" in COVID-19 Recession
He led a moment’s silence at his general audience.
Vatican Adds Seven Invocations to Litany of St. Joseph
The Vatican's divine worship office announced Saturday the addition of seven new invocations to the Litany of St. Joseph.
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker to Mark Start of Novena Against COVID-19 in Cameroon
Bishops in the central African nation of Cameroon have chosen the feast of St. Joseph the Worker marked May 1 as the start of nine days of prayer during which the people of God in the country will join them to pray for liberation from COVID-19 crisis.
