The symbolism of St. Joseph altars can convey deep meaning, she said. And "deep" is a good word to describe the altars, because they are laden with all kinds of representational items.

This celebration is a symbolic “thank you” and renewal of the Sicilian people’s devotion to St. Joseph. St. Joseph’s Day Table (photo: All Photos by Kevin Di Camillo) Kevin Di Camillo ...

Flowers, especially lilies associated with St. Joseph’s purity, smaller statues, holy cards, wine recalling the wedding feast at Cana, and loaves of bread baked in symbolic shapes associated ...

The scaffolding has come down inside St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester, unveiling a renovation to the historic church. Originally built in 1869, mostly by mill workers after hours, the original ...

At Ascension of Our Lord School in LaPlace, students participated in the blessing and viewing of the three-tiered St. Joseph's Altar. The altar was adorned not only with breads, cakes ...

St. Joseph’s Day altars -- often referred to as tables in the U.S. -- are triple-tiered displays laden with sculpted bread, fresh fruits and vegetables, Italian pasta and seafood dishes, and ...

This symbolic arrangement of the bread is an icon of sorts. ... Perhaps in this year of St. Joseph, before St. Joseph the Worker, we do well to celebrate Joseph, the man of Alleluia.

The St. Joseph Altar in Alumnae Hall at St. Mary’s Dominican High School celebrated the cultural treasure of St. Joseph altars that have been part of New Orleans culture for ...

MOSS POINT, Mississippi -- St. Joseph Catholic Church is celebrating its 125th anniversary during the same time parishioners will be observing the St. Joseph Altar. "We choose to do it the same ...

symbolic foods, religious decorations and handcrafted artwork make up this saint joseph’s altar on display right now at saint philip neri in metairie. ... st. joseph church and shrine.

St. Joseph’s altars will be on display Saturday throughout Terrebonne and Lafourche. Altars will be displayed in churches, homes and businesses in honor of St. Joseph’s Day.