The Final Word

Each year on 1 May we celebrate the feast of St Joseph the Worker.

In 1955, Pope Pius XII instituted this wonderful feast as the Church’s response to May Day celebrations for workers sponsored by Communist organisations.

The pope wanted to affirm what Christians have believed from the beginning: that Jesus, the carpenter’s apprentice, cares deeply for the plight of workers (and those who are unable to find work).

Another new year has begun and for many families another school year for their children. It’s a busy and demanding time for parents, young people and the educators who serve them.

But the enormous effort is well worth it! For what a blessing our Catholic school communities are for the archdiocese and for our wider community.