Pope Francis, Apostolic Letter, Patris Corde, On The 150th Anniversary of The Proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of The Universal Church, 8 December 2020.
Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation, Redemptoris Custos, On the Person and Mission of Saint Joseph in The Life of Christ And of The Church, 15 August 1989.
Pope John XXIII, Apostolic Letter, Le voci che da tutti, Saint Joseph is named Patron of the Second Vatican Council, 19 March 1961. [available only in Italian]
Pope Leo XIII, Encyclical Letter, Quamquam Pluries, On Devotion to St. Joseph, 15 August 1889.
Pope Pius IX, Apostolic Letter, Inclytum Patriarcham, 7 July 1871. [For reference purposes only. No link available]
Decrees and other documents
Decree, The gift of special Indulgences is granted on the occasion of the Year of Saint Joseph, announced by Pope Francis to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the universal Church, 8 December 2020.
Decree, Regarding the Mention of the Divine Name of St. Joseph in the Eucharistic Prayers II, III, and IV, 1 May 2013.
Pope Paul VI, Homily on the Feast of Saint Joseph, 19 March 1969. [available only in French or Italian].
The Sacred Congregation of Rites, Decree, Quemadmodum Deus, St. Joseph Patron of the Universal Church, 8 December 1870. [For reference purposes only. No link available]