Description On December 8, 2020, Pope Francis issued the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde – With the Heart of a Father," which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. For the occasion, a special “Year of St. Joseph” will be held from December 8, 2020 through December 8, 2021. Publisher & Date Vatican, December 8, 2020 On the 150th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church With a Father's Heart: that is how Joseph loved Jesus, whom all four Gospels refer to as “the son of Joseph”. [1] Matthew and Luke, the two Evangelists who speak most of Joseph, tell us very little, yet enough for us to appreciate what sort of father he was, and the mission entrusted to him by God’s providence.