Description
Patron saint of:
- The Universal Church: Pope Pius IX proclaimed Joseph the patron of the Universal Church in 1870.
- Families: Joseph is the patron saint of families and fathers.
- Expectant mothers: Joseph is the patron saint of expectant mothers and unborn children.
- Travelers: Joseph is the patron saint of travelers and immigrants.
- Workers: Joseph is the patron saint of workers, especially carpenters.
- A happy death: Joseph is the patron saint of a happy death.
- The Society of Jesus.
- The dying.
- Social justice.
- Real estate: Joseph is the patron saint of realtors and house buyers and sellers.
