St. Joseph Cafasso Novena Prayers

St. Joseph Cafasso, an influential Italian priest of the 19th century, is celebrated for his compassionate ministry to the imprisoned and his dedication to spiritual guidance, embodying a life of service and deep faith.

About St. Joseph Cafasso

Even as a young man, St. Joseph Cafasso loved to attend Mass and was known for his humility and fervor in prayer. After his ordination, he was assigned to a seminary in Turin.

There he worked especially against the spirit of Jansenism—an excessive preoccupation with sin and damnation. He used the works of Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Alphonsus Liguori to moderate the rigorism popular at the seminary.

St. Joseph Cafasso recommended membership in the Secular Franciscan Order to priests. He urged devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and encouraged daily Communion. In addition to his teaching duties, Joseph was an excellent preacher, confessor, and retreat master. Noted for his work with condemned prisoners, he helped many of them die at peace with God.

St. Joseph Cafasso urged one of his former pupils—Saint John Bosco—to establish the Salesians congregation to work with the youth of Turin. Joseph Cafasso died in 1860, and was canonized in 1947. His liturgical feast is celebrated on June 23.

Why Pray the St. Joseph Cafasso Novena?

Praying the St. Joseph Cafasso Novena can inspire compassion and dedication to serving those in need, particularly the marginalized and imprisoned, reflecting his commitment to spiritual care and advocacy.

His example encourages individuals to seek justice and mercy in their own lives. Many turn to his intercession for guidance in their ministries, for strength to support those who are suffering, and for the grace to live out their faith through acts of love and service.

Novena to St. Joseph Cafasso is a nine-day prayer experience designed to deepen your faith, strengthen your relationship with God, and seek the powerful intercession of St. Joseph Cafasso.

You can pray the St. Joseph Cafasso Novena for any intention!

St. Joseph Cafasso Novena Day 1

Dear Saint Joseph Cafasso, please intercede for me and mine. Help us to leave our prisons–mine of impatience as I wait for my loved one to return to the practice of the Catholic faith, and the prison of ignorance and unknowing that keeps us from the arms of Jesus and His Church.

Grant us a renewal of the gift of Faith; an increase in devotion and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; and a special love for the Blessed Mother. Help us to always walk with her and her Son, Jesus as we journey together through this life. In Jesus name, and through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we pray. Amen.

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Saint Joseph Cafasso, Pray for us