Pope Proclaims Year Dedicated to St. Joseph
Marking the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being declared patron of the universal church, Pope Francis proclaimed a yearlong celebration dedicated to the foster father of Jesus.
Apostolic Letter "Patris Corde" of the Holy Father Francis (English)
CARTA APOSTÓLICA "PATRIS CORDE" DEL SANTO PADRE FRANCISCO (Espanol)
Parish Plans for St. Joseph Catholic Church - Conway
- Start with a particular intention for his intercession, for which you will offer prayers and devotions throughout the year.
- Seven Sundays Devotion - January 31 - March 14. On these 7 consecutive Sundays at the end of 10:30pm & 12:30pm masses we will recite the prayer for that week. Join us at mass, or participate via livestream, or recite the prayers on your own at home. (download and print the 7 Sundays Devotion PDF)
- Parish-wide Consecration to St. Joseph - 2 options: March 30-May 1 and September 30-November 1.
Using the book Consecration to St. Joseph by Fr. Donald Calloway, we will work through this together and have weekly discussion sessions via technology. We will provide discounted copies of the books, or you may purchase your own. Watch for details in bulletin and parish emails.
CONSAGRACIÓN A SAN JOSÉ: LAS MARAVILLAS DE NUESTRO PADRE ESPIRITUAL
- St. Joseph Table or Altar - We will adorn our St. Joseph statue on the main Altar for reverence all year, and we will set up a small St. Joseph Table/Altar during the week of his Feast Day, March 19.
- Take advantage of the Year of St. Joseph indulgences granted by the Holy See