The Rev. Father Patrignani, S.J., was an Italian Jesuit priest and author of the nineteenth century. His Manual of Practical Devotion to St. Joseph serves as an instruction to the faithful on how to truly devote oneself to this remarkable humble and just saint. Father Patrignani's work was originally published in 1865 by James Duffy, Ireland, and again in 1979 by Marian Publications. It was also printed by TAN in 2010.