Joseph Naik Vaz Institute – California is spearheading the campaign petition to make St Joseph Vaz a Patron Saint of his contributions. This includes patron of medical first responders, freedom of religion, the laity, education and priesthood of tribal peoples, inter-religious relations, native para-liturgy and catholic literature, native clergy and religious congregations.

We have already petitioned the Holy See to make St Joseph Vaz as the Patron Saint of the First Responders. But this is not enough. We need signatures from you symbolizing that it is everyone’s, every St Joseph Vaz devotee’s wish.

On this website, you find a number of articles written by Dr Filomena Giese the founder and president of Joseph Naik Vaz Institute – California. This institute made a significant effort to make Joseph Vaz first as “Blessed” and then “a canonized Saint.”

Please find attached two files: One gives a brief idea about our efforts and why St Joseph Vaz should get the status of Patron Saint. Second, a PDF file, which you could print and invite people to sign with details. Then please scan and send it to our address: [email protected] We will forward it to the Vatican.

Here are the files to download: 1. joseph_vaz_patron_signature_flyer_lines (pdf format)

2. joseph_vaz_patron_signature_flyer_appeal (pdf format)

May St Joseph Vaz intercede for you and your family. We are counting on your kind help.