Year of St. Joseph

Courtesy Saint Joseph’s University Collection, Philadelphia / Formerly in Our Lady of Mercy Church in Philadelphia / Tyrolese Art Glass Co., Austria, 1899

Year of Saint Joseph

December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021

On the 150th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Saint Joseph
as Patron of the Universal Church

Catholics around the world rejoice over the Holy Father’s proclamation of the Holy Year of St. Joseph, which began on December 8, 2020 and ends December 8, 2021. The entire Archdiocese of Philadelphia is encouraged to spend this year growing closer to St. Joseph by honoring him, imitating his virtues and asking for his intercession. May this be a year of great grace for all of us as we more deeply entrust ourselves to the care of our spiritual father. To submit an event or resource for consideration for this website, email phillyevang@archphila.org.

Check this website often for new events and resources for the celebration of this holy year!

Events for the Holy Year

Friday: March 26, 2021, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Event Series: A Vincentian Approach to the Virtues of St. Joseph (Virtual)
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has dedicated 2021 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. While little is known about this saint, his virtuous actions speak volumes as the ideal “provider and protector.” To celebrate the occasion, join us every Friday in March as the Shrine’s Vincentian priests delve into the life and personhood of St. Joseph in an intriguing series: “A Vincentian Approach to the Virtues of St. Joseph.”
Sponsored by: Miraculous Medal Shrine, Philadelphia
To learn more: For speakers, talk topics and registration, visit the website:https://miraculousmedal.org/events/stjoe2021/

To submit an event for this website, please email the information to phillyevang@archphila.org.

Prayers, Devotions and Shrines to St. Joseph

Below you will find links to the Church’s prayers and devotions in honor of St. Joseph.

Prayers and Devotions to St. Joseph

Archdiocesan Novena to St. Joseph

(To be prayed on the 19th of each month from March 19-November 19, 2021)
The Archdiocesan Novena to Saint Joseph can be prayed in any setting, especially before or after Holy Mass and/or at parish meetings, in the classroom and in the family home. The praying of this Novena is to unite everyone in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the 19th of each month, from March through November 2021, in single petition of confident prayer to the Lord through the heavenly intercession of Saint Joseph. Please keep in mind the monthly Archdiocesan intention, found on page 4 of the Novena below.

Quotes from the Saints about St. Joseph

Shrines Dedicated to St. Joseph

Faith Formation Resources

Below you will find faith formation ministries and tools that can help you grow closer to St. Joseph during the Holy Year.

For Everyone

For Families and Youth

For Men - Cultivating Authentic Masculinity with St. Joseph

Church Teachings on St. Joseph

Listed below are the Magisterial teachings of the Church on St. Joseph. May the contemplation of these teachings draw us deeper into relationship with St. Joseph, our protector and spiritual father!

Spreading the Word: Communications and Graphics

Tyrolese Art Glass Co. stained glass image of St. Joseph
Parishes and institutions of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have the permission of St. Joseph’s University to use the circular stained glass image of St. Joseph at the link below in their promotions for their observance of the Year of St. Joseph. Copyright text, if desired: Tyrolese Art Glass Co., Austria, 1899 / Courtesy Saint Joseph’s University Collection, Philadelphia

Social Media and Electronic Communications
Use the graphics below on your parish website, social media and electronic and print communications to invite people to participate in the Year of St. Joseph.

Image of St. Joseph in all graphics used with permission: Tyrolese Art Glass Co., Austria, 1899 / Courtesy Saint Joseph’s University Collection, Philadelphia

Bulletin Announcements (English / Español)

Year of Saint Joseph - December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021
Catholics around the world rejoice over the Holy Father’s opening of the Holy Year of St. Joseph to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. The entire Archdiocese of Philadelphia is encouraged to spend this year growing closer to St. Joseph by honoring him, imitating his virtues and asking for his intercession. To find local events, prayers and faith study resources to celebrate the Year of St. Joseph, visit archphila.org/joseph.

Año de San José - 8 de diciembre del 2020 al 8 de diciembre del 2021
Los católicos de todo el mundo se regocijan por la apertura del Santo Padre del Año Santo de San José para conmemorar el 150 aniversario de la proclamación de San José como Patrón de la Iglesia Universal. La Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia te anima a pasar este año acercándote más a San José honrándolo, imitando sus virtudes y pidiendo su intercesión. Para encontrar eventos locales, oraciones y recursos para el estudio de la fe para celebrar el Año de San José, visite archphila.org/joseph.