Episode 323: Go to Joseph in Detroit: The Story Behind the St. Joseph the Worker Mural with Daniel Egan

Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward

During the Year of St. Joseph, Fr. Edward Looney discovered a crowdfunded project aiming to honor St. Joseph with a powerful public mural in Detroit. After supporting the project himself, Fr. Edward recently had the chance to visit the mural in person—and in this inspiring episode, he speaks with Daniel Egan, the man who helped bring this tribute to life. Together they discuss: 🎨 The original inspiration behind the St. Joseph Worker Mural 💸 Why public art like this requires funding and can't simply be done for free ⚒️ Challenges and setbacks faced during the project 🖼️ The symbolism and meaning woven into the mural’s design 🧡 The reaction from Detroit’s former archbishop 🙏 How this mural can become a source of devotion to St. Joseph for all who pass by Whether you're a devotee of St. Joseph, passionate about Catholic art, or interested in how faith can be made visible in public spaces, this episode will encourage you to "Go to Joseph"—even if it’s just by driving past this beautiful work of evangelization in Detroit.

About Podcast

Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life.