The story of Saint Joseph Church began in 1777 when Mission Santa Clara was founded and the adjacent Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe became the first civil settlement in Alta California. Click here for the history timeline.

General Information Location, mass times and directions. Clergy & Staff  Meet the Clergy & Staff. Sacraments  Information for Baptisms, Confirmation, Communion, etc.

Weddings A beautiful place to get married. Gift Shop  Visit the gift shop section. Catholicism  Learning about Catholicism.

 

Diaconate Ordination On May 12, at 9:30a, Bishop McGrath will ordain eight men to the permanent diaconate. Some of these people might even be from your parish! We need singers of all ages and abilities to add their voices to the music ministry. Rehearsal for Diaconate Ordination choir Tuesday, May 8, 2012,  7:00p to 9:00pm Cathedral parish hall 80 S. Market Street, San Jose RSVP to Julie Wind at music_director@yahoo.com (if you can't make the rehearsal, contact Julie to make other arrangements) Presbyterate Ordination On June 2, at 9:30am, two of our deacons will be ordained by Bishop McGrath to the order of priests. Be part of the music ministry for that liturgy and have the best seats in the house, except for the Bishop! Rehearsal for Presbyterate Ordination Monday May 28, 2012,  7:00p to 9:00pm  Cathedral parish hall 80 S. Market Street, San Jose RSVP to Julie Wind at music_director@yahoo.com (if you can't make the rehearsal, contact Julie to make other arrangements)

Cathedral and event photos, etc. Visit the photo galleries. Music and choir samples, etc. Listen to music by the choir and performers. Wedding Music Planning a wedding? Listen to music samples. Cathedral Tours If you would like a tour with a cathedral docent.

Diocesan Events  Musical events at the Cathedral Basilica. Music@Market  Concert Series is on Hiatus. Social Ministry Visit the Office of Social Ministry. View The Cathedral in Panoramic View