Joseph Poloso, a parishioner of Most Precious Blood Church for more than 50 years, helped unveil a newly refurbished statue of St. Joseph ahead of a dedication ceremony.
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‘With God, Nothing Is Impossible’: How Faith and St. Joseph Guided One Mother Through Loss
When former Tablet journalist Melissa Enaje Rappa learned her unborn daughter had a rare genetic condition in early 2024, doctors warned the baby might not survive. Instead of giving up hope, she chose to trust in God’s plan.
Pope Francis Hails as Heroes Parents who Risk Everything for Their Kids
With so many problems and challenges in the world, especially worsened by the pandemic, people can find strength and guidance in St. Joseph, Pope Francis said.
Denying Dignity of Work Is an ‘Injustice,’ Pope Francis Says
St. Joseph’s work as a humble carpenter serves as an example of the dignity of hard work that today is often denied to those in need, Pope Francis said.
Only In Print: Resolving Mysteries That Surround the Foster Father of Jesus: Saint Joseph
St. Joseph is as relevant today as he was during the birth and boyhood of Jesus. That understanding was illuminated for hundreds of parishioners in the Diocese of Brooklyn during the “Year of St. Joseph,” which concluded Dec. 8. Pope Francis established this dedicated year for the Church worldwide, and it bore fruit locally.
St. Joseph, Protector of Holy Family, Is Model for 2021 Respect Life Month
As part of the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope Francis, the U.S. Catholic Church’s annual Respect Life Month celebration in October “highlights the example of that great saint” as protector of life, said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee.
Year of St. Joseph a Unique Opportunity To Seek Indulgences
History records very little about St. Joseph. But according to Pope Francis, the Gospel’s depictions of Jesus’ earthly father are potent examples of a loving family man and a solid worker entitled to enjoy the fruits of his labor.
Only in Print: Tributes to St. Joseph
Images of St. Joseph can be found around the Diocese of Brooklyn in the form of statues, stained glass windows, even murals, as many churches have their own unique ways of paying tribute to the father of Jesus.
Catholic Athletes for Christ Celebrates St. Joseph
Msgr. Thomas Machalski led a spiritual journey to honor St. Joseph.
Teens Encounter Christ in Queens
It was two nights of spirit-filled prayer, praise and worship, testimonies, talks and fun entitled “Meet Me at the Well,” with youth members of a Queens deanery. The event took place in Jamaica on June 22.