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Saint of the Day
The feast the whole Church keeps today, the saints you can visit at their tomb, and what they are patrons of.
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The readings at Mass · 19 March 2026
Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- ReadingA reading from the Letter to the Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22
- GospelFrom the Gospel according to Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a
From Vatican News — Word of the Day, following the General Roman Calendar, with a commentary from the Popes. Where a feast is kept on another day in your country, your parish’s readings may differ.
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Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Patron saints of the day
- Saint Joseph — patron of carpenters and woodworkers, families, fathers, a happy death
The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.