The 2024 Virtual St. Joseph Altar is Now Open
February 19, 2024
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The Virtual Altar will remain open through the March 19th Feast Day.
Viva San Giuseppe!
St. Joseph enjoys several feast days throughout the year, but the March 19 Feast of St. Joseph, first introduced in 1479 by Pope Sixtus IV, is by far the largest and most celebrated. While the traditional celebration involving setting up altars or tables was originally confined to Sicily, Italian-Americans have successfully spread this tradition across the U.S. and worldwide.
The Virtual St. Joseph Altar first went online in February of 1999. My goal was to spread this devotion beyond the few places it is traditionally celebrated and explain the history and rituals of this rich annual tradition. With more and more visitors, the website really has evolved and grown. Thank you for visiting, participating, and sharing!
I thank you very much for this website.
I started an Altar at our church 10 yrs ago at Christ the King Catholic Church in Sarasota Florida. We are an F.S.S.P. Latin Rite Church and it always brings so much pleasure.
Thank you, Joan! I would love to see and share some pics of your Altar!