St. Joseph's Day, or the "Feast Day of St. Joseph," is on March 19th.
A unique New Orleans tradition was started
by the city's Sicilian immigrants in the
late 19th century and continues to this day... This tradition is the St. Joseph's
Altar.
The altar is offered to St. Joseph in thanksgiving.
To read more about the altars, click on the link below for an article.
These pictures were taken at the St. Joseph's
Altar held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church
in New Orleans on March 19, 2002:
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Click here for video clips from the altar
Click here for the article about St. Joseph's Day Altars
Click here to visit the website for St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Orleans.