Rep. Wichgers: Recognizing first St. Joseph the Worker Day in Wisconsin

Rep. Wichgers: Recognizing first St. Joseph the Worker Day in Wisconsin

Pope Pius XII honors St. Joseph by establishing a new feast day in Rome to uplift the dignity of work on May 1 - TDPel Media

When most people hear “May 1,” they think of International Workers’ Day — a time for parades, speeches, and showing solidarity with labor movements around The post Pope Pius XII honors St. Joseph by establishing a new feast day in Rome to uplift the dignity of work on May 1 appeared first on TDPel Media. Also on TDPel Media: Pope Francis recalls powerful message from Pius XII 70 years later A profile in courage: Pope Pius XII’s opinion on commu…

Saint Joseph the Worker

The feast of Saint Joseph the Worker was established by Pope Pius XII in 1955 in order to Christianize the concept of labor and give to all workmen a model and a protector. By the daily labor in his shop, offered to God with patience and joy, St. Joseph provided for the necessities of his holy spouse and of the Incarnate Son of God, and thus became an example to all laborers. “Workmen and all those laboring in conditions of poverty will have rea…

It is a journey full of spiritual meanings, marked by the figure of San José Obrero.

Saint Joseph the Worker: Patron of Workers Celebrated on May 1 Saint Joseph the Worker is a central figure in the Christian tradition, celebrated on May 1 as the patron of workers. This day was chosen by the Catholic Church to honor the work and dignity of workers, in response to the growing importance of Labor Day. Saint Joseph, the putative father of Jesus and husband of the Virgin Mary, is revered for his humility, dedication and skill as a c…

St. Joseph the Worker Inspires Pro-Life Work

By Susan Ciancio On May 1, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. The Vatican explains that Pope Pius XII officially instituted this feast day in 1955 “to ensure that workers not lose this Christian understanding of work.” Why St. Joseph? The Vatican stated, “The life of St Joseph shows us the dignity of human work, which is the duty and the perfection of human beings, who in this way exercise dominion over creation, …