Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church/Mission San José, I am Father Garrett McGowan, your Parochial Vicar. I am very excited to be joining you. I was ordained this year on May 23 after almost thirteen long years of formation. I still have a long way to go as far as being formed. With God’s […]

Four members of the unhoused community living beneath the Washington Boulevard overpass recently lost their tents and all of their belongings in a fire believed to have been caused by a lit candle. Following the fire, City crews cleared the area, leaving them with little more than the clothes they were wearing. Thanks to the […]

Dear St. Joseph Catholic Church / Mission San José, Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph Community,As we gather in faith and unity, I am filled with immense gratitude for each one of you. Your unwavering commitment to our parish and your generous hearts have been the cornerstone of our mission. Together, we live out our Baptismal […]

Dear Brother Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, Chancery/Parish Staff, and all lay faithful of the Diocese of Oakland,On July 28, the Diocese of Honolulu will celebrate the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bishop-elect Michael T. Castori, S.J.. Though he is moving across the Pacific Ocean to shepherd his new flock under his motto, “E hiki mai kou aupuni” […]

Sr. Kathy Littrell, SHF has been a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family since 1986 and will be celebrating her 40th Jubilee this Summer. She has a Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Theology from the University of San Francisco and. Masters Degree in Pastoral Studies with a Concentration in Adult Faith Formation […]

Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, is Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, addressing human dignity and the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. This encyclical invites us to consider the profound impacts that rapid technological advancement has on human work, social relations, and the common good […]

Sadly, the Dominican Sisters’ 2025 olive harvest was damaged by the olive fruit flies. As a result, we will not have olive oil available for sale at the Holiday Boutique scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026. Treatment Plan for June:  On Friday, June 19, all olive trees – including those at the Mission Church Patio, […]

Commissioning Two Sacred Images | $60,000 Goal Click on the button to: Donate NowSacred art within the Church is not decoration—it is proclamation. It teaches, forms, and invites prayer long after words fade. We are seeking to commission two permanent sacred images for our church:The Annunciation, the moment Mary’s fiat opens the way for the […]

You’re Invited!St. Joseph for Life – Holy Hour Join us every Monday from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Adoration Chapel for a peaceful and prayerful Holy Hour.Together, we will unite in prayer for mothers in need and for the protection of all life. All are welcome—come spend time with the Lord in hope, […]

With deep gratitude, we thank all who attended the 2025 State of the Parish gathering. Your presence and engagement reflect a vibrant parish community committed to Living the Mission with Christ. This annual event offered a meaningful opportunity to pray together, reflect on our shared vision, and hear how our ministries, projects, and people are […]

Our worship spaces and parish campus are visible signs of God’s presence. Keeping them beautiful and inspiring is not only an act of reverence—it’s also part of being good stewards of our parish’s physical and financial resources. These ministries offer wonderful opportunities to share your time and talents in meaningful ways. Some parishioners serve regularly, […]

The Heart of a Happy Family: Jesus at the Center – Our new, life-sized statue of the Holy Family was dedicated on May 1, 2024 in honor of St. Joseph the Worker and the Holy Family. The smaller statue of the Holy Family that temporarily occupied the stone pedestal outside the parking lot entrance to […]

The Pastoral Letter below offers a response to a key theme that arose from the listening and dialogue sessions, held around the diocese in fall of 2022, which is a desire from those in ministry for clarification on the Church’s teaching and a desire for resources to reference when questions arise. The content of the letter […]