The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has set a date to honor the end of the Year of Saint Joseph, along with the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

The church posted on Facebook that they would be holding the celebration next week and urged those interested in attending to come to the church and partake in the festivities.

“Join Archbishop Hebda and Catholics throughout the Archdiocese at this Mass to close the Year of Saint Joseph. The Mass takes place on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, National Shrine of the Apostle Paul,” the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis wrote.

According to the Vatican, Pope Francis stated that Dec. 8, 2020-Dec. 8, 2021 would be the “Year of St. Joseph” to acknowledge the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX announcing that Saint Joseph is the Patron of the Universal Church.

Catholic reports that Joseph is best known as being Mary’s spouse when she became pregnant with Jesus and remained with her after being visited by angels who told him to remain loyal.   

“St. Joseph, a carpenter, was engaged to Mary when she became pregnant with Jesus,” Catholic reported. “Although he knew the baby wasn’t his, adulterous women could be stoned to death, so he decided instead to send her quietly away. However, an angel visited him and told him that he should take Mary as his wife, because the child she carried was the son of God. Joseph trusted the angel and married Mary. Joseph is the patron saint of the Universal Church, unborn children, fathers, workers, travelers, immigrants and happy deaths.”

Britannica reports that the Immaculate Conception rejoices that Mary was conceived without original sin and that the Holy Day of Obligation is held on Dec. 8.