(The Conversation) — The Catholic Church considers St. Joseph a role model of fatherhood and faith. In many countries, Father’s Day is celebrated on his feast day.

March 19 is the Feast of St. Joseph — also known as St. Joseph's Day. The day celebrates the life of St. Joseph, "the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, foster father of Jesus Christ, and patron ...

In processing Jesus’ words to God the Father, I realized that my feelings were likely more similar to Jesus’ relationship with Joseph than God.

St Joseph the Worker – the foster father of Jesus A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly. Show more ...

God had chosen Joseph for the important job of raising Jesus. Joseph rose to the occasion, and became the most celebrated step-father of all time.

So Joseph took her into his home and they began their married life, and within a short time, Jesus was born. I think Joseph is a very marvelous example to us.

With Pope Francis having declared this the Year of St. Joseph through Dec. 8, fresh interest has been generated in the foster father of Jesus. Louise Perrotta is putting the finishing touches on a ...

The stained glass series recently showcased Bethesda Episcopal Church in Saratoga Springs, where one window depicts Jesus as a preschooler helping Joseph, looking devastated, burying a child’s ...