Novena in Honor of Saint Joseph- Oct. 24 to Nov. 1








Pope Francis proclaimed a Year of Saint Joseph from December 8, 2020, to December 8, 2021. As part of the celebration of this year, you are invited to participate in a Novena from Oct. 24, 2021 to Nov. 1, 2021.

How to Participate
Visit and pray the Novena to Saint Joseph at designated local pilgrimage sites in the Diocese of Saginaw 
Participate in Mass at one of the pilgrimage sites (Cathedral and parishes dedicated to Saint Joseph)
Receive the Sacrament of Penance (Confession)
Pray for the intention of our Holy Father, Pope Francis

You may begin praying the “Novena to Saint Joseph on Oct. 24 in order to conclude it on Nov. 1 – the Solemnity of All Saints.  Alternatively, it may be prayed any nine consecutive days throughout the Year of Saint Joseph:  December 8, 2020 – December 8, 2021.

You can follow along by day below or download the pdfs below. 


Novena Day 1, October 24, 2021
Novena Day 2, October 25, 2021
Novena Day 3, October 26, 2021
Novena Day 4, October 27, 2021
Novena Day 5, October 28, 2021
Novena Day 6, October 29, 2021
Novena Day 7, October 30, 2021
Novena Day 8, October 31, 2021
Novena Day 9, November 1, 2021









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Novena to Saint Joseph


Schedule for Masses and Sacrament of Penance (confession) at Designated Saint Joseph Pilgrimage Churches


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  • Sunday, Oct. 24- Mass & Novena at 10:30 a.m. at Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption Parish, 615 Hoyt Ave., Saginaw (in-person and live streamed)

 

  • Monday, Oct. 25- Confession available beginning at 5 p.m. and Mass and Novena at 6 p.m. at Saint Joseph Church/Saint Gabriel Parish, 84 W. Midland Road, Auburn 

 

  • Tuesday, Oct. 26- Confession available beginning at 5 p.m. and Mass and Novena at 6 p.m. at Mount Saint Joseph Church/Nativity of the Lord Parish, 605 S. Franklin Street, Saint Louis

 

  • Wednesday, Oct. 27 (two locations) - Confession available beginning at 5 p.m. and Mass and Novena at 6 p.m. at Saint Joseph Church/Resurrection of the Lord Parish, 7842 Newberry Road, Alger and Saint Joseph Church/Saint Hubert Parish, 3455 Rapson Road, Rapson

 

  • Thursday, Oct. 28 (Feast of Ss. Simon and Jude, Apostles) - Confession available beginning at 5 p.m. and Mass and Novena at 6 p.m. at Saint Joseph Church/Saint Christopher Parish, 375 W. Ohmer Road, Mayville

 

  • Friday, Oct. 29, Confession available beginning at 5 p.m. and Mass and Novena at 6 p.m. Saint Joseph the Worker Church/Parish, 2163 N. Winn Road, Mt. Pleasant 

 

  • Saturday, Oct. 30- Confession available beginning at 11 a.m. and Mass and Novena at noon at Saint Joseph Church/Parish, 910 N. 6th Street, Saginaw

 

  • Sunday, Oct. 31- Mass & Novena at 10:30 a.m. at Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption Parish, 615 Hoyt Ave., Saginaw (in-person and live streamed)
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Monday, Nov. 1 (Solemnity of All Saints) - Mass & Novena at 8 a.m. at Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption Parish, 615 Hoyt Ave., Saginaw (in-person and live streamed)











Indulgences associated with this year


This special year includes particular indulgences “to perpetuate the entrustment of the whole Church to the powerful patronage of the Custodian of Jesus” (Apostolic Penitentiary).

Indulgences remit the temporal punishment (Purgatory) due to our sins.

To receive the grace of a plenary (full) indulgence, one must receive sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and pray for the pope’s intentions.

This grace is also extended to those who, for legitimate reasons, cannot leave their homes, such as the sick, elderly and dying during the ongoing pandemic.

There are 15 ways to receive an indulgence this year, including reciting the Litany of St. Joseph for persecuted Christians, entrusting one’s daily work to St. Joseph the Worker and praying the Rosary as a family. 

St. Joseph, pray for us!


Celebrating St. Joseph year-round


Pope Francis proclaimed a Year of St. Joseph from Dec. 8, 2020 to Dec. 8, 2021 in his apostolic letter, Patris Corde (With a Father’s Heart), which was promulgated on the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph as the patron of the universal Church. 

In addition to celebrating St. Joseph’s feast days, the faithful are invited to incorporate prayers, hymns and activities honoring this holy saint. A St. Joseph Shrine may be created in one’s home, parish or Catholic school. Faithful are encouraged to dedicate time to learning about St. Joseph or to watching a film about him. It is also recommended that the faithful contemplate St. Joseph's glorious role as the spouse of Mary and foster father of our Lord.