Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is the Principal Patron of Canada, and Patron of the Universal Church.
In the Year of St. Joseph (2020-2021), Pope Francis’ sought to “increase our love for this great saint, to encourage us to implore his intercession and to imitate his virtues and his zeal.” …”Jesus told us: “Learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart” … “By his eloquent silence, Saint Joseph says the same.”
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-12/pope-francis-proclaims-year-of-st-joseph.html
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