Remember, O most pure spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, my sweet protector St. Joseph! that no one ever had recourse to thy protection or inplored thy aid without obtaining relief. Confiding therefore in thy goodness, I come before thee, and humbly supplicate thee. Oh, despise not my petitions, foster-father of the Redeemer, but graciously receive them. Amen
Indulgence of 300 days, once a day --Pius IX, June 26, 1863
The St. Joseph Forum is planning its eleventh annual Midwest Catholic Conference for March 24-26, 2006. The conference will be held at the Quality Inn, University Area, in South Bend, Indiana.