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Living the Mission with Christ

Hope Does Not Disappoint   Discerning Your New Commitment Your financial commitment and participation will ensure that the works of faith, mercy, and love continue and touch countless souls. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our parish. May God always bless you and our parish community. A message from Father Anthony https://youtu.be/K-L0mkOs7JI […]

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Mission San José Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph Our St. Joseph family is living the mission with Christ through the works of faith, charity and mercy. Visit Us Pilgrimages Gift Shop Donate St. Joseph School Saint Joseph Catholic Church Welcome to Mission San José Mission San José was founded on June 11, 1797 by Father […]

Guided Tours

Guided and Group Tours   For students researching their 4th grade Mission Project, the Gift Shop provides a packet of historical information available online. If there is a religious ceremony in progress, visitors must sit quietly at the back of the church until the ceremony is completed. Visitors with disabilities will find all facilities at […]

St Vincent dePaul Spotlight Ministry

“Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me.” Matthew 25:40 Since 1959, our St. Vincent de Paul volunteers have been serving the St. Joseph’s community and our neighbors in need. Our wonderful and dedicated group of volunteers work hard every week to provide food for our families in need. […]

St. Joseph Chapel of Healing

Sharing our history   St. Joseph Chapel of HealingA Sanctuary of Renewal and Mercy at the Mission San Jose Museum Inspired by the Lord’s compassion and mercy, we’ve undertaken an ambitious project centered around the reconstruction of the St. Joseph Chapel of Healing. Why healing? We recognize that sin and life’s challenges wound us, but […]

Founder’s Weekend Festival

Welcome to Mission 225! Founder’s Weekend Festival Founder’s Weekend Festival A Look Back at Founder’s WeekendJune 10, 11 and 12, 2022 Click HERE for this short video courtesy of Washington Township Museum of Local History showcasing the cultures of Mission San Jose. Founder’s Day 75 Years Ago Click HERE for a video of the Sesquicentennial […]

Saint Anthony of Padua Statue

Saint Anthony of Padua was a 13th-century Franciscan friar and Doctor of the Church, renowned for his extraordinary preaching, wisdom, and miracles. Born in Portugal in 1195, Anthony joined the Franciscan Order and quickly gained fame for his eloquent sermons, which drew crowds and inspired conversions. He was particularly devoted to the poor, the sick, […]

Saint Bonaventure Statue

Saint Bonaventure was a 13th-century Franciscan friar, theologian, and philosopher who embodied the spirit of devotion and intellectual curiosity. Born in Italy in 1221, he joined the Franciscan Order and went on to become a renowned scholar, writer, and leader.  Saint Bonaventure’s writings, particularly his mystical treatises, continue to inspire and guide seekers of spiritual […]

Franciscan Missionary Room

In the simple room of a Franciscan missionary, one finds a reflection of the order’s values of humility, poverty, and devotion. The space is sparse, yet rich in spiritual significance. A wooden desk stands as a testament to the missionary’s commitment to study and prayer, where they pour over scripture and prepare for their work […]

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most revered and iconic Marian apparitions in the Catholic Church. In 1531, the Blessed Mother appeared to Saint Juan Diego, a humble Aztec convert, on the Hill of Tepeyac in Mexico City. During the apparitions, which took place from December 9 to 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe […]

La Misión de San Francisco Solano

The mission was named in honor of St. Francis Solanus, born in Montilla, Spain in 1549. At the age of 29 he joined the Franciscans and was sent as a missionary to Peru where for 20 years he was influential among the colonists, and particularly among the Indians. A skilled violinist, he often performed for […]

La Misión de Santa Inez, Virgen y Martir

The nineteenth Franciscan mission was named after St. Agnes, a thirteen-year-old Roman girl who was executed in Rome in the year 304 A.D. and buried in the cemetery given her name where a basilica was built in her honor. Santa Ines is the special patroness of chastity. According to legend, she was unharmed in a […]

La Misión de San Luis, Rey de Francia

St. Louis (1214–1270) became King of France at age 12. His first crusade came to grief in April 1250 when the Saracens in Egypt captured him. He survived this and went on to lead a second crusade in which he was stricken with a fatal case of typhus. During his 44-year reign he was noted […]

La Misión de San Fernando, Rey de España

King Ferdinand of Castile was born near Salamanca, Spain. Fighting continually, and with great success against the Moslems, he built and repaired churches in the newly conquered territory. He is noted for his founding of Spain’s great University of Salamanca in 1243. His death in 1251 ended a life of great service to the Church. […]

La Misión del Gloriosísimo Patriarca San José

St. Joseph was the husband and protector of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster-father of Jesus. The Franciscans preached on his grace, and his name was chosen for this fourteenth Franciscan mission. He is representative of the dignity of labor and bringing Christ into the workplace. He is honored by two feast days, the […]

La Misión de San Luis, Obispo de Tolosa

The fifth mission to be founded in Alta California was named after St. Louis of Toulouse. He was born in the year 1274, the son of  Charles II, King of Naples. The boy’s uncle was Saint Louis, King of France, and his aunt was Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. After being held hostage for seven years […]

La Misión de San Antonio de Padua

The third mission of the Franciscan chain was named after St. Anthony. He was born to a noble family in Lisbon, in 1195. In 1221, he received a new name, Anthony, and a new identity as a Franciscan Friar, having left the Augustinian Canons Regular. Ill health prevented him from becoming a missionary, but he […]

La Misión San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo

The second of the Franciscan Missions of Alta California was named after St. Charles Borromeo, a Secular Franciscan. Born in 1538, son of Count Gilbert Borromeo by a Medici mother, he was a cardinal at the age of twenty-two and Archbishop of Milan soon after, although he was not ordained priest and bishop until 1563. […]

La Misión San Diego de Alcalá

This first mission was named in honor of St. Didacus, a native of the diocese of Sevilla in Spain. He spent some time as a hermit before becoming a brother of the friars of the regular observance. He became a missionary in the Canary Islands, and in 1445 was made guardian of the friary there. […]

Confirmation Ministry Spotlight

At St. Joseph Parish, our Confirmation Ministry is more than just a program; it’s a transformative journey that connects our youth with their faith, community, and each other. It is sacramental preparation, affirming the personal commitment to the life in faith that our parents chose for us long ago at Baptism. Through Confirmation we agree […]

History — Mission San Jose

The Story of Mission San Jose   The Mission Era Mission San Jose was founded on June 11, 1797 by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen on a site which was part of a natural highway by way of the Livermore Valley to the San Joaquin Valley. It is the fourteenth of the 21 Spanish Missions […]

Garden and Flower Group

  The Garden and Flower Group of St. Joseph Parish warmly invites volunteers to join us in nurturing God’s Garden! We gather on Wednesdays 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM to water and maintain this beautiful space.  You may also donate to our ministry to support our efforts. Text 510-468-0968 for more information.

Donors

Thank you to our generous donors.You are a part of Mission San Jose history!   “Friends of Mission San Jose” Donors Serra $5,000 + Festival and Speaker Series SponsorCrisanto and Evelyn Raimundo Charitable Fund Mary and John Sullivan Committee for Restoration of the Mission San Jose Gary and Nancy Dorighi California Missions Foundation Lasuen $1,000 […]

Group Tours

Group Tours   For students researching their 4th grade Mission Project, the Gift Shop provides a packet of historical information available online. If there is a religious ceremony in progress, visitors must sit quietly at the back of the church until the ceremony is completed. Visitors with disabilities will find all facilities at Mission San […]

Plan your Mission San José Visit – Tours & Directions

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO Mission San José Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph What’s Open* • Monday – Closed• Tuesday – Closed• Wednesday – 10am – 3pm• Thursday – 10am – 3pm• Friday – 10am – 3pm• Saturday – 10am – 4:30pm• Sunday – 10am – 4:30pm The video “Passport to History:Mission San Jose, The Patriarchal […]

Pilgrimage

Pilgrimages to the Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph   What is a Pilgrimage? A journey or travel to a sacred place that has a a religious or spiritual significance. The purpose of a holy pilgrimage varies. People undertake journeys to a holy site in the hope of finding spiritual solace or physical healing, atonement for […]

Mission San Jose

Mission San José Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph Fremont, CA Visit Us Pilgrimages Gift Shop Donate St. Joseph School Saint Joseph Catholic Church Welcome to Mission San José Mission San José was founded on June 11, 1797 by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen on a site which was part of a natural highway by way […]

Living the Mission with Christ 2024

Hope Does Not Disappoint   Making a difference To see how YOU Make a Difference in support of our St. Joseph Parish, please explore today’s spotlight ministry. See ways you can also support these ministries financially. https://youtu.be/wyny1c_2qhE Messages from our lay speakers about Living the Mission with Christ: Living the Mission with Christ is: An opportunity […]

San Damiano Cross

  Located on the wall above the Wedding Feast of the Lamb painting is a San Damiano Cross painted for us by parishioner Jose Isla. The original San Damiano Cross dates from around the year 1100. The purpose of an illustrated cross like this was to teach the meaning of each depicted event and strengthen […]

Stained Glass Windows

    Our eight restored historic stained glass windows Our historic stained glass windows were made in 1893 by the Franz Mayer Company of Munich Germany. These windows were commissioned in 1893 by our neighbors the Holy Family Sisters for the chapel of their original convent in San Francisco. When their San Francisco convent was […]

Mission Church

    The Story of Mission San Jose Mission San José has always been a sacred place of pilgrimage, devotion, and spiritual renewal. While many come to the Mission for its history, we cherish it as a site of special grace. This is a holy place where the faithful come to seek spiritual guidance, healing, […]

Facility News

  July 7, 2025 All Exterior Walls of the Museum Will Be Repaired This Summer – Great News!  Thanks to the generous donors who attended the 228th Mission Anniversary fundraising dinner with Bishop Barber on June 14 and to those who participated in the raffle, the parish raised over $65,000 towards the cost of repairing […]

Mark 1:14-20

This week Grace reflects on how the Gospel passage emphasizes the simplicity of Jesus’ message, calling people to repent and believe in the Gospel. It highlights how Jesus chose His disciples, simple fishermen, who immediately followed Him, demonstrating their willingness to leave their old lives behind for the ultimate fulfillment in heaven. The passage also underscores the ongoing legacy of Jesus’ teachings and the importance of repentance, faith, and making righteous choices in building His community and church.

Matthew 25: 1-13

This week, Rowena reflects on the parable of the 10 virgins. “We are called to a joyful and intimate relationship with Jesus and to share His love with others. We must always carry with us the premium fuel of our faith to keep our lives lit. “