A Man of Many Titles 

St. Joseph, our school patron, is a saint of many titles: carpenter, father, worker, faithful husband, patient man, courageous and so on.  And yet Joseph is mentioned only a handful of times in the Gospels, primarily in the infancy narratives and later in passing. Despite this, Joseph played a significant and pivotal role in the life Jesus and Mary.   

Joseph was a compassionate man who stood by Mary and fulfilled the will of God with integrity and commitment.  He lovingly protected a child not his own, and worked to provide a home, food and stability for his family.  Joseph was a wonderful role model to Jesus, and gave him a profession and from this, the experience of the dignity and value of work. 

Like Joseph, we are all called to be workers and, whether that be doing laundry, performing surgery, changing nappies, constructing buildings, dusting, teaching young minds or running a business, we bring dignity to these tasks just a Joseph did all those years ago. 

As we celebrate the Feast Day of St Joseph this Sunday, may our school community continue to value and celebrate the man St. Joseph.