The Year of St. Joseph

August 16, 2020 - May 1, 2021

150 years ago, Pope Pius IX declared St. Joseph as the Patron of the Univeral Church.  In light of this anniversary, Bishop Deshotel established a year of St. Joseph in the Diocese of Lafayette from August 16th, 2020 through May 1st, 2021.  During this year, we as a diocese meditated on St. Joseph’s life, befriended him in prayer, and sought his protection.