In the article “History of Saint Joseph Altars”, Sandra Scalise Juneau writes about how the Saint Joseph’s alters came about and she describes the significance of each component of the altar. Documenting the St. Joseph’s altars can be connected to the idea of promoting a just and humane society. A just and humane society is referred to as a society that values the importance of everyone living within it, where everyone is treated equally and with care and compassion. St. Joseph was and is still known as a man of peace and love. The Sicilians dedicated their lives to not only caring for their own families, but also to caring for the members that lived in the community. The St. Joseph’s altar was a way that the Sicilians gave thanks to St. Joseph and honored him for his protection and provisions that he granted them during the famine. In today’s society, there is a lack of love and care for our fellow neighbors on both the national and local levels. In our own local New Orleans community, there are news reports every day telling of how someone was murdered or assaulted. The St. Joseph’s altar can be seen as a sign of unity and peace, bringing people together from all walks of life to put together a ceremony dedicated to St. Joseph. Making the cakes, cookies, and food for the altar requires a lot of time, effort, and manual work. It is not an easy task and every effort made by those willing to participate is always appreciated. Members within the community are often welcomed to share in the celebration. On March 19, a day that only comes around once a year, the St. Joseph’s altars are set up and people from within the community are provided with the opportunity to share in communion with each other, giving thanks and honoring St. Joseph.