Quemadmodum Deus (December 8, 1870)
Pope Pius IX declares St. Joseph to be Patron of the Universal Church.
Inclytum Patriarcham (July 7, 1871)
Liturgical norms for the celebration of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church.
Quamquam pluries (August 15, 1889)
Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII on Devotion to St. Joseph.
Le Voci (March 19, 1961)
St. Joseph is named Patron of the Second Vatican Council.
Redemptoris Custos (November 24, 2013)
Apostolic exhortation in St. Joseph by John Paul II.
Homily on the Feast of St. Joseph (March 27, 1969)
Pope Paul VI preaches on the person of St. Joseph and his many virtues.
Angelus Address (March 19, 2006)
Pope Benedict XVI considers the importance of the person of St. Joseph
Paternas vices (May 1, 2013)
Pope Francis inserts the name of Joseph into Eucharistic Prayers II, III, and IV.