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Pope Francis Declares 2021 the Year of Saint Joseph

Pope Francis Declares 2021 the Year of Saint Joseph

Fr. Silva Explains the "Year of Saint Joseph"

2021 marks the 150th anniversary of the Church’s declaration of Saint Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church. In honor of this anniversary, Pope Francis, has declared 2021 as the Year dedicated to Saint Joseph.

During the course of this year, special graces and indulgences are granted by calling on the intercession of Saint Joseph as a way to both celebrate Saint Joseph but also "to perpetuate the entrustment of the whole Church to the powerful patronage of the Custodian of Jesus.” Click here to read more.

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