Patronage
Patron Saints of Workers
The Catholic Church venerates 4 saints as patrons of workers. Each came to this patronage through their own life — read their stories below and ask for the intercession of the one whose path speaks to yours.
St. Frederick
Feast: July 18“St. Frederick is known for his foundational role in monasticism and his contributions to community-building among early Christians.”
St. Josemaría Escrivá
Feast: June 26“Founder of Opus Dei and advocate for finding holiness in everyday life.”
Founder of Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Catholic Church devoted to the sanctification of everyday life.
St. Joseph
Feast: March 19“The earthly protector of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary.”
St. Notburga
Feast: September 14“A Tyrolean peasant servant known for her charity to the poor and her defense of workers' right to rest on Sundays.”
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