St. Joseph Day Altars are a tradition in New Orleans St. Joseph Day traditions, symbols and, yes, superstitions are as varied as the offerings you will find on altars throughout the city.

"In pre-literate societies, one way to talk about ideology and theology was to use symbols," said Xavier University's Kim Vaz, who has worked with the students on St. Joseph altars for three years.

“St. Joseph, then, is in heaven in body and soul,” wrote St. Francis de Sales. “There is no doubt of it.” Francisco de Zurbarán, “Christ Crowns Saint Joseph,” 1640 (photo: Public ...

Today’s St. Joseph Day tables or altars can be lavish and festive or simple with shapes and designs that represent symbols and the life of St. Joseph and of Jesus.

The statue of Joseph holds the traditional lily in one hand, as a symbol of his purity, and a carpenter’s T-square in his other, as a symbol of his occupation.

Zeppole Day on March 19 is a long-standing Italian tradition that marks the feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of workers. In celebration, people across the world indulge in zeppoles—deep ...

St. Joseph Cathedral, 412 North St. in Baton Rouge — The Cathedral will host a St. Joseph Altar on March 18-19. Visitors and parishioners are encouraged to view the altar and offer prayers.