Year of St. Joseph
Pope Francis proclaimed a Year of St. Joseph to run December 8, 2020, through December 8, 2021. In conjunction with the announcement, the Pope released the apostolic letter, Patris Corde (With a Father’s Heart).
In celebration of this special year dedicated to St. Joseph, Loyola Press highlights resources for exploring St. Joseph and his role as a hidden, though loving and beloved father, who showed courage and acceptance.
Feast Days
Saint Joseph—Feast Day March 19
Saint Joseph the Worker—Feast Day May 1
Prayers
Prayer to St. Joseph, the Protector of the Church
A Journey with Mary and Joseph (A Las Posadas Prayer)
3-Minute Retreat: Open to Listen
3 Minutos De Retiro: Dispuesto a escuchar
3-Minute Retreat: Believe in Your Dreams
3 Minutos De Retiro: Cree en tus sueños
Reflections
St. Joseph as a Patron Saint video with Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan
5 Things About Christmas with St. Joseph by William Byrne
Arts & Faith: The Dream of Saint Joseph
Saying Yes to God: Joseph’s Yes by Catherine Wiecher Brunell
Homelessness by Jane Knuth
I Am Yosef by Tim Muldoon
Joseph’s Yokes by Loretta Pehanich
Three Lessons Catechists Can Learn from St. Joseph by Darcy Osby
Three Things the Holy Family Can Teach Us About Saying Yes to God by Becky Eldredge
Pop-Up Catechesis: St. Joseph and a Place for Introverts in the Church
Activities
Retelling the Story of Mary and Joseph
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Vigil Mass (Matthew 1:1–25)
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass at Dawn (Luke 2:15–20)
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, December 27, 2020 (Luke 2:22–40)
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, December 26, 2021 (Luke 2:41–52)
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Cycle A (Matthew 2:13–15,19–23)
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, January 1 (Luke 2:16–21)
Sunday Connection: Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle A (Matthew 1:18–24)
Books and More
Learn more about St. Joseph with these Loyola Press products.
My Life with the Saints by James Martin, SJ
Mi vida con los santos by James Martin, SJ
Who Cares About the Saints? (DVD) by James Martin, SJ
My Best Teachers Were Saints by Susan Swetnam
Voices of the Saints by Bert Ghezzi
Little Lessons from the Saints by Bob Burnham
Saints and Feast Days by Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon Ohio
The Loyola Treasury of Saints by David Self
Loyola Kids Book of Bible Stories by Amy Welborn
Loyola Kids Book of Catholic Signs & Symbols by Amy Welborn
Wanderlight: A Pilgrim’s Adventure (Video Game)