Oblates of St. Joseph to Host Annual Novena & Feast of St. Joseph
This year marks the 150th Anniversary of Pope Pius IX’s decree, Quemadmodum Deus, naming Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster-father of Jesus, as the Patron of the Universal Church. In commemoration of this anniversary and recognizing the fitting time for the Church to invoke the intercession of this guardian, His Excellency, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera has declared this year as a “Year of Saint Joseph” to be observed in the Diocese of Scranton from March 19, 2020 to March 19, 2021. Bishop Bambera states, “Just as Saint Joseph watched over and protected the Lord Jesus while he was on earth, we need Saint Joseph to watch over and provide for the Church today. His intercession on behalf of the Universal Church is vital as the world faces so much upheaval and pain, and particularly as it confronts the uncertainty and pain of the coronavirus epidemic.”
Bishop Bambera invites all of the faithful to renew their devotion to Saint Joseph during this commemorative year, and to seek his powerful intercession to safely guard the Church from all evils, just as he protected the Holy Family from harm. Please look for future opportunities and resources to celebrate this year in your parish.
Oblates Novena devotees implore the intercession of their patron Saint Joseph
Give thanks for example of Saint Joseph’s life, his faith and his trust in God’s plan
Year of Saint Joseph Intercessions
Year of Saint Joseph Prayer Cards
Year of Saint Joseph Song Suggestions
Year of Saint Joseph logo (high resolution)–portrait orientation
Year of Saint Joseph logo (high resolution)–landscape orientation
