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.

Auditions!!! St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica Children's Choir ages 8 to 17 and Adults 18+ When: September and October auditions Children's Choir from 3:30 to 4:30pm. Adult Choir from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Where: Loyola Hall which is adjacent to St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica 80 S. market Street San Jose, CA 95113 Please come prepared to sing. Vocal range and timbre will be evaluated.  You do not need a prepared piece of music.  Please call for an audition time. For more information please contact: Julie Wind (408)283-8100x2205 or email me at; music_director@yahoo.com

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.