President Donald Trump issued a message March 19 for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, reflecting on the saint’s example of faith, fatherhood, and moral fortitude while encouraging Americans to uphold those values in public and private life.
“Today, I send my best wishes to Catholics and other Christians celebrating the Feast of Saint Joseph — the earthly father of Jesus Christ and one of the most revered figures in the Bible,” Trump said in the message published by the White House.
The President highlighted the quiet strength of St. Joseph and his faithful witness to his vocation as the earthly father of Jesus Christ.
“Saint Joseph was a model father, husband, and worker, as well as a living embodiment of Christian virtue,” he said. “He spent his life working tirelessly, without accolades or recognition, to protect his family and raise the Son of God.”
Trump also reflected on St. Joseph’s witness in salvation history and fidelity to God’s will.
“Through every trial and tribulation,” he stated, “Saint Joseph led his family with dignity, strength, and moral courage. In the face of uncertainty and danger, time and again, he valiantly surrendered to God’s will with faith, fortitude, humility, and obedience — playing a central role in the life of Jesus Christ and the history of salvation.”
The President further pointed to the enduring spiritual impact of St. Joseph throughout the nation.
“Every March 19, Catholics in New Orleans, Louisiana, and throughout the Nation construct beautiful altars in his honor,” he said. “From the factories of St. Louis, Missouri, and the deserts of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to churches, chapels, and homes all across our country, Catholics have credited him with extraordinary miracles.”
He also emphasized St. Joseph’s virtues, in particular his role within the family.
“[St. Joseph] is recognized as the head of the Holy Family, the patron saint of workers, and the ‘Terror of Demons,’” Trump stated, “and he remains revered by countless citizens for his tremendous example of what it means to be a man, father, and husband.”
Trump then addressed what he described as an “extremist cultural movement” seeking to erode the values championed by St. Joseph, urging Americans to embrace a culture rooted in family.
“Instead of indoctrinating our young men with radicalism and hate,” Trump stated, “we must encourage them to embrace faith, get married, start a family, and raise the next generation of proud, freedom-loving, God-fearing American citizens.”
He added that his administration will continue working to foster a nation grounded in these values.
“Guided by his example,” Trump continued, “we will never stop fighting for Saint Joseph’s legacy in our homes, churches, culture, and public square.”
He concluded by emphasizing his administration's exhortation to cultivate a nation rooted in faith and family.
“On his feast day,” Trump stated, “we honor Saint Joseph’s incredible life, we pay tribute to his countless silent sacrifices, and we vow to forge a radiant American future marked by the timeless values of faith in God, love of family, and devotion to human freedom.”