A solemnity is one of the highest-ranking celebrations in the Roman calendar and marks a mystery of the Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, or a saint of major significance.
The liturgical color for this observance is White. Purity, joy, and major celebrations of the Lord and saints who are not martyrs.
Lent is the forty-day season of repentance, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving leading to Easter.
5th week of Lent
Why this day matters
Saint Joseph is honored as guardian of the Redeemer, model of faithful obedience, and patron of the universal Church.
Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary is observed on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in the Lent season. It is kept as a solemnity with the liturgical color White. Saint Joseph is honored as guardian of the Redeemer, model of faithful obedience, and patron of the universal Church. Saints: Saint Joseph. This solemnity is highly significant in the universal calendar, though holy day obligations vary by place.
Saints connected with this date
Holy day note: This solemnity is highly significant in the universal calendar, though holy day obligations vary by place.