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, hours 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.

Jazz Masses - August 8 & 9 Saturday 4:30pm Mass Sunday 11:30am Mass Sunday 2:00pm Concert behind the Cathedral   Every year St. Joseph Cathedral during the San Jose Jazz Festival supports this event by offering jazz masses.  Frank Jansen and ValLimar Jansen share their musical talents in this genre.  This year we have an added treat of a concert behind the Cathedral featuring ValLimar singing jazz standards and much more for your enjoyment.  If you love jazz, please come and enjoy these two very fine musicians and their love of music that sings to the Lord.   Click the link to hear ValLimar Jansen singing "Say So" "Say So"

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 2008/2009. Social Ministry Visit the Office of Social Ministry. View The Cathedral in Panoramic View