Many in New Orleans’ large Catholic population of Sicilian descent observe St. Joseph’s Day on March 19. The feast honors St. Joseph, a carpenter, the husband of Mary, and the earthly father of Jesus. Joseph is also the patron saint of workers, fathers and families, marked by traditions such as elaborate food altars, devotional Masses, […]
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