Biography

St. Joseph was the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the earthly father of Jesus Christ. He was a carpenter by trade. He is revered as a model of fatherhood, purity, and labor. He is the patron saint of the Universal Church.

Feast Day

March 19 (Principal), May 1 (St. Joseph the Worker)

Patronages

• The Universal Church
• Fathers
• Workers
• Carpenters
• A happy death