Patron Saints of Families

1 saints whom Church sources name as patrons of families, with the quoted source. Read their stories on Light of Saints.

Saint JosephWhich is why we celebrate St Joseph as Protector of Families and Patron Saint of Workers. Source: vaticannews.vaAccording to the Gospels and Patris Corde, Saint Joseph, Mary's husband, welcomed Mary and Jesus and faithfully protected his family when his plans changed.

Only one saint with this patronage has been confirmed from a source so far.

Patronage is a devotional tradition of the Church, not a promise. We list only patronages written in the source quoted.