National Shrine of St. Joseph

Protector. Guardian. Worker.

Regarding St. Joseph, the first Abbot of St. Norbert Abbey, Abbot Bernard Pennings, O. Praem., once said, "Yes, I pray to God directly, to the Lord, and to St. Norbert as my intercessor, but St. Joseph is my choice in times of great need." Like Abbot Pennings, countless men, women and children have found solace in prayer to St. Joseph, and hundreds of people have visited the National Shrine of St. Joseph at St. Norbert Abbey.

Displayed within the Shrine is a crowned statue of St. Joseph, holding the crowned Infant. As the foster father of Jesus, a carpenter and a patron saint of families, children and laborers, St. Joseph is honored for his role as a protector, guardian and worker. As such, he stands as an extraordinary example of faith, courage and dedication.

History

The history of the National Shrine of St. Joseph is one that is as rich and as vibrant as the life of the saint, himself. To read an in-depth history of the shrine, click here.

Hours/Directions

For hours and directions for visiting the shrine, click here. Scroll down this page for information about the Solemn Novena to St. Joseph.

Contact Us

National Shrine of St. Joseph Coordinator St. Norbert Abbey 1016 N. Broadway De Pere, WI  54115 920.337.4355 shrine@stnorbertabbey.org

March 10 – 19, 2013

121st Consecutive Solemn Novena to St. Joseph

You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating St. Joseph.

The Solemn Novena extends a long-standing Catholic tradition of celebrating nine days of prayer preceding the feast of a great saint. St. Joseph, whose feast day is March 19, is honored for his role as a protector, guardian and worker.

***Please note the time changes for SUNDAY, MARCH 10, and SUNDAY, MARCH 17. On both days, the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Novena Prayers will be held at 4 p.m. INSTEAD OF Novena Prayers at 9:30 a.m. and Eucharistic Liturgy at 10 a.m., as previously announced.

Sunday, March 10
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Novena Prayers – 4 p.m.

Monday – Friday, March 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Novena Prayers – 4:15 p.m.
Eucharistic Liturgy – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 16
Novena Prayers – 8:30 a.m.
Eucharistic Liturgy – follows immediately

Sunday, March 17
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Novena Prayers – 4 p.m.

Monday, March 18
Novena Prayers – 4:15 p.m.
Eucharistic Liturgy – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19 – Feast of St. Joseph
Eucharistic Liturgy – 4:30 p.m.

Please use the Abbey Church entrance or the entrance to the Norbertine Center for Spirituality.