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A ministry of the Servants of Charity, the Pious Union of St Joseph enrolls Priests, Religious, and Laypersons in a Confraternity of Prayer for the benefit of the suffering and dying.
This Pious Union received canonical recognition by Pope St. Pius X on February 12, 1914.
In the United States, approval was granted by the Most Reverend Kenneth J. Povish, Bishop of Lansing Michigan, in 1987.
O St Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus Christ and true spouse of the Virgin Mary; Pray for us, and for the suffering and dying of this day/night. St Joseph, Pray for us.
Members of the Pious Union of St Joseph honor St. Joseph on his Feast Day, March 19th, and every Wednesday. We rely on his intercession to aid us all as we pass from this world. We pray to him every day asking for his intercession for the dying while sacrificing and offering our good works for their benefit. Membership is without charge. A free-will offering when enrolling and an annual stipend accomplishes many good works but is not a requirement of membership. The sole commitment of membership is to recite the above prayer to St. Joseph every day for the benefit of the suffering and dying, trusting in his intercession while praying the short and powerful prayer of the Pious Union. If you would like to become a member, you can write to us, or you can fill out the online form. We will respond to you within a couple of weeks. Although not required, you can donate after submitting the form to give a freewill donation for membership. This helps us continue the work of the Pious Union.”