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St. Joseph's Day

St. Joseph's Day (March 19) is the feast day of Joseph the Betrothed, spouse of Mary and foster-father of Jesus of Nazareth. He is the patron saint of workers.

The 12th and 13th of the Divine Praises of the Roman Catholic Church are as follows: "Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse".

External link

Catholic Church Calendar (http://www.cin.org/calendar)
Anglican Calendar (http://www.cofe.anglican.org/commonworship/calendar/holydays)

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