St. Joseph, husband of Our Lady
Feast Day ~ March 19

"Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten familes." - Pope John Paul II
St. Joseph has always held a special place in my heart. Perhaps it is because I am Italian and the feast of St. Joseph was a tradition in my family. Perhaps it is because I was baptized and confirmed in St. Joseph's Church and my first 9 years of education were at St. Joseph's school in Danbury, CT. Whatever the reason, I felt that St. Joseph was neglected, overshadowed by St. Patrick, who's feast is two days before and widely recognized. Therefore, I created this page as a labor of love, to honor St. Joseph and maybe enlighten more people to what a special Saint he is.

It's been thirteen years since I created this page (as evidenced by the horribly basic web design). I want to thank everyone who has visited and shared their memories and stories with me.

UPDATE: 3/19/2010
Buona Festa Di San Giuseppe, everyone! I got a great email from a visitor who tipped me off to an interesting bit of canonical law. The Feast of St. Joseph is a solemnity and as such, if it falls on a Friday (as it does this year), one does not have to abstain from meat. Thank you EJC!

The Life of St. Joseph
It is possible that St. Joseph is often neglected because so little is written of him in the Sciptures. I've used some reference materials on Saints to write a brief story of Joseph's life as well as give links to other histories of St. Joseph.
The Feast of St. Joseph
March 19 is the feast of St. Joseph and is often celebrated by Italian communities. Includes recipes for zeppole di San Giuseppe and other dishes for your celebration as well as links to other ethnic traditions.
Prayers to St. Joseph
St. Joseph is the patron saint of the universal Church, fathers and workers. Here are a few prayers to St. Joseph.
St. Joseph Links
Other sites on the web with information about St. Joseph.
St. Joseph FAQ
Frequently asked questions about St. Joseph and his feast day.
A special thank you to my mother, who provided me with many of the images of St. Joseph that I used to create this page and who always sends me a card on St. Joseph's Day (along with my Dad) 1-4-3. This page was last updated March 19, 2010. © 1997-2009 Contact us. Please do not reproduce or take anything from this page without asking.