In light of the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, the Diocese of San José invites all clergy, parishioners, and staff to share how his life and ministry has shaped your spiritual journey. Select reflections will be featured in a special tribute in The Valley Catholic. Please click here to submit your testimonial by Monday, April 28.
Bishop Cantú shares his experience as the chairman of the bishops’ Committee for International Justice and Peace and working with Catholic Relief Services, the global humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church. Click here to read the full article.
A conference for an introduction to the spirituality of Christian stewardship. Register today. The event is on Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8:30AM to 3:00PM.
A day of fellowship, learning & collaboration with other leaders from parishes and Catholic movements that engage in marriage/family ministries. The gathering is on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 8:30AM—2:00PM at Holy Family Parish. Please register before July 21 at https://forms.office.com/r/V6UBwv5Nm5. (You can click the article to access the registration page.)
The parish office will be closed July 4-5, 2024 and reopen on Monday July 8, 2024. La oficina parroquial va a estar cerrado 7/4/2024 a 7/5/2024 y va a estar abierto el lunes, 7/8/2024.
The U.S. bishops approved a new National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry to multiply pastoral responses addressing the realities of close to 30 million Hispanic Catholics in the U.S.
We pray for Emeritus Bishop P.J. McGrath. He passed away this afternoon, May 7, 2023. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Join the Diocese of San Jose Vocations Office and Bishop Oscar Cantu for a prayer vigil for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life from our diocese. The event is at St. Maria Goretti Parish at 2980 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA. The Closing Mass will be on April 30, 2023 at 11am.
Come and attend Church on Fire: Transforming the Church through the Fire of the Holy Spirit. (April 28. 2023) Come be inspired, encouraged, transformed and set on fire with the sweet and powerful presence of the Holy Spirit and the tender compassion of Jesus as you encounter the amazing love of the Father, Bart Schuchts is the founder of Church on Fire and has been associated with the John Paul II Healing Center since its inception. Bart grew up in a Catholic home yet drifted away from God while in college. Following a desperate plea to God while sitting in an NFL locker room, Bart had a powerful encounter with the Father’s love that transformed his life forever.
Support our Cathedral Social Minstry Program and The Franciscans in the Holy Land this Holy Week. There will be special collections during our liturgy celebrations this Holy Week. Please be generous in supporting these ministries.
Click here for "The National Synthesis of the People of God in the United States of America." The synthesis marks the completion of the Diocesan Phase of the 2021-2023 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission. The document is available in English and Spanish.
Next Sunday, March 19th, is the third week of our Parish- wide Lenten Almsgiving. Your contribution will help underserved families with infants in the household. Click here for suggested items to donate.
Bishop Cantú has granted to the faithful of the Diocese of San Jose, as well as to any visitors or travelers who may be physically present within the territory of this diocese, a dispensation from the obligation of abstinence from meat on March 17, 2023.
You are invited to join the Choir for Holy Thursday (April 9) and Holy Saturday (April 11). Contact Oswaldo Magallon to join. Click here for contact information.
We pray for all those affected by the earthquake that God will shield the people who suffer, console those who are bereaved, strengthen the work of emergency and relief teams, and shine his light in the midst of despair... Read the article for ways to provide relief services to those affected by the earthquake.
Today we celebrate the last Sunday in Ordinary Time before starting the Season of Lent with Ash Wednesday this week. Lent is a time to begin our Lenten journey toward the Easter celebration but most importantly to think about how we will deepen our spiritual life to be ready for Easter...