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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church opens St. Joseph's Altar to honor the saint, traditions

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St. Joseph's Altar erected at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs on March 16 honors a tradition brought to the United States by immigrants from Sicily more than a century ago. The altar, steeped in tradition, is covered with a multitude of items, almost all associated with food. Of particular note are creations of bread baked in forms that evoke memories of the life of St. Joseph.

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church opens St. Joseph's Altar to honor the saint, traditions

Honoring St. Joseph on or near his official feast day, a custom that traces its roots back over several centuries and from a land across the sea, was again observed with an altar and community feast at the Immaculate Conception…

1 month ago·Baton Rouge, United States

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