6 Pilgrimage Sites for the Feasts of St. Joseph

Take a break from your DIY project and visit one of these 6 U. S. sites to honor St. Joseph, terror of demons March 19th and St. Joseph the Worker, Feast day May 1st, the patron saint of carpenters and hard workers.  Two feast days to celebrate Christ's steadfast and silent foster father.

1. St. Joseph the Worker shrine in MA 

   
   

2. Shrine of St. Joseph, NJ 

   
   

3. Basilica of Saint Joseph Proto-Cathedral KY

   
   

4. National Shrine of St. Joseph, WI 

   
   

5. Shrine of St. Joseph, MO

   
   

6. Shrine of saint Joseph, Guardian of the redeemer CA

Why do we celebrate the solemnity of St. Joseph?

After the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph is the greatest of the saints. He is the one “into whose custody God entrusted his most precious treasures,” Jesus and Mary. Read More about St. Joseph at EWTNcom

What is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker?

“While Saint Joseph’s primary feast day is March 19, in 1955 Pope Pius XII added a second day on May 1, celebrated as the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker. As a carpenter, St. Joseph worked very hard. His manual labor was difficult, and he is a great example to all of us in our daily work. In addition, he is a powerful intercessor for those who are seeking employment.” EWTN faith Journey