Mission San José | Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph
In this week’s gospel we celebrate the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. Christ said that he was the true bread from heaven. One does not live by bread alone but by this true Word of God. And, by a miracle which completes the lesson of the manna, this Word is the bread […]
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July 19, 2025 | 9 am – 12 pmOur Lady of Guadalupe, Fremont All youth ages 13 to 17 are welcome! RSVP to help us prepare: Register An engaging event planned with the youth in mind. Please join our Deanery-wide** awesome youth event celebrating the Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope! Jeremiah 29:11 For […]
Works of Mercy Works of Mercy are a cornerstone of our Catholic faith—acts of love that reflect Christ’s call to care for those in need. Inspired by the teachings of Jesus and the tradition of the Church, we are invited to live out the Gospel through both the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. […]
Thank you for all that participated in A Day of Recollection: The Eucharist. In this sacred Holy Year of Jubilee 2025, we had a special Day of Recollection on Saturday, June 21 (eve of Corpus Christi). This reverent day in the Jubilee Year of Hope included confession, Holy Mass, Adoration, and profound reflections by esteemed […]
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, […]
Journey of Faith with the Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA)The OCIA process is a journey that includes a series of rites marking significant steps in one’s commitment to Christ. These rites are accompanied by periods of preparation, and they guide participants towards full initiation into the Catholic Church. Each stage is an opportunity for spiritual […]
There are several daily masses and special devotions in Mission San José. Please join us for a special liturgy at this historic site. Afterwards, come visit the Mission museum at the hours shown here.
The Bishop has announced that Mission San Jose, diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph, in Fremont is a permanently designated pilgrimage site for each and every day of this 2025 Holy Year Jubilee of Hope. Individuals and groups are welcome. By making this spiritual pilgrimage, the faithful may gain a Plenary Indulgence: remission of the temporal punishment due […]
Fr. George Asigre from St Francis Xavier, our Sister Parish in Ghana, last visited us August 30 – September 5, 2024 to share an update on their computer lab, library, and building of outstation churches. Please continue to support our sister parish and school in Ghana. Sponsor a student. Any amount will help toward their […]
In a publication entitled “Mission Vestments” by Aileen Ryan Earnest (1975), it is noted that trunks of painted leather over camphor wood and trimmed with brass are referenced “in the correspondence of Fr. Junipero Serra, in use as a temporary storehouse for sacred vessels and vestments, until the cajónes or chest of drawers were built […]
“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. […]
Sharing our history The Ohlone Indians at the Mission San Jose Museum The Indian Way The Ohlone Indians, being all hunters and gatherers, and dependent upon what nature provided, obviously had to adapt their way of life to what nature provided. So, they built and developed a way of life which was a close […]
Sharing our history The Franciscan Journey at the Mission San Jose Museum Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) was a shining example of devotion to God, compassion for souls, and commitment to poverty. His love for God was unwavering, and he sought to emulate Christ in every aspect of his life. With a heart full […]
Our Lady of Good Health, also known as Our Lady of Vailankanni, is a worshiped Marian apparition and pilgrimage site in Vailankanni, Tamil Nadu, India. The shrine is dedicated to the Blessed Mother, who is believed to have appeared to locals in the 16th century. According to tradition, the apparitions took place in 1570, when […]
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 […]
Welcome to Mission 225! Walking Tours Walking Tours Learn more about the Mission San Jose area with a Walking Tour. We have partnered with the Washington Township Museum of Local History and others, to help you appreciate this special location selected long ago by the Spanish Franciscans for Mission San Jose. Tours Offered during the […]
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 […]
The Great Mother (Latin: Nostra Domina de Sina) also known as Our Lady of Donglü is a Roman Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary associated with a reputed Marian apparition in Donglü, Hebei province, China. In 1900, during the Boxer Rebellion, a great number of soldiers attacked the village of Donglü, Hebei. The village […]
Dr. Rubén G Mendoza Dr. Rubén G MENDOZA Biographical Information Dr. Rubén G. Mendoza is an Archaeologist and Professor in the Archaeology Program of the School of Social, Behavioral & Global Studies at California State University, Monterey Bay. His archaeological studies include his role as principal investigator on four California missions and the Spanish […]
Andrew A. Galvan Andy Galvan Biographical Information Andrew A. Galvan is a descendant of the Ohlone, Bay Miwok, Plains Miwok and Patwin Indians whose ancestral lands comprise the greater San Francisco Bay Region. His family’s roots reach back beyond European contact in the area. Andrew traces his ancestral lineage to the laying of the […]
Contact Us – Mission San Jose Physical location Mission San Jose43300 Mission BoulevardFremont, CA, 94539 Mailing Address Mission San JoseP.O. Box 3159Fremont, CA, 94539 mission@saintjosephmsj.org510-657-1797 Mission San Jose, non-profit number is #94-1358335
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 […]
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. […]
The sixteenth Franciscan mission to be founded in Alta California is named after St. Michael, the captain if the armies of God, who is regarded traditionally as the chief of the archangels, a special protector against Satan’s influences and attacks. In the East, Michael is a patron of the sick. The feast is celebrated on […]
The eleventh Franciscan mission was named to honor the Virgin Mary who, according to doctrine, was preserved exempt from all stain of original sin. The mission was established on December 8, 1787, the day of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Most Pure Conception of Mary The 11th mission was founded by Fr. Fermin […]
The tenth Franciscan mission in Alta California was named after St. Barbara who, according to legend, was the beautiful daughter of Dioscorus and Nicomedia. Dioscorus, a pagan, was so angered by his daughter’s adoption of the Christian religion that he imprisoned her and eventually beheaded her with his own sword. For this deed it is […]
Upper California’s fourth mission was named for St. Gabriel, the angel of the Annunciation sent to Mary at Nazareth, to tell her of her destiny. He also came to Zechariah and told him of the birth of John the Baptist. The prophet Daniel heard of the coming of the Messiah from this angel. Saint Gabriel, […]
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 […]
Welcome to Mission 225! Speaker Series ANNIVERSARY SPEAKER SERIES What better way to appreciate the treasure in our own backyard, than to learn about some of the fascinating aspects of Mission San Jose’s history: the native peoples, the prosperous land, the musical prominence, the most authentic reconstruction of the 21 California Missions, and more. Our […]
Eat a meal. Watch an episode. Share your thoughts. Join a conversation… Although “Alpha” is not currently meeting, watch this page for announcements about additional sessions. For additional information, please call the parish office at 510-656-2364. Alpha explores the meaning of life: Come join us Monday, September 9. Come join us! Who? Everyone. All are welcome. When? Monday […]
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 […]
Sustain Our Future Donate Online Did you know? The Old Mission San Jose receives no sustaining support from any governmental agency. We are grateful for any and all donations received. Donations are used for preservation, maintenance and to keep the Mission operating. Your tax deductible donation to Mission San Jose provides funds for preservation […]
Weddings, Baptisms, and Quinceañeras at the Mission We invite you to celebrate your sacraments here at Mission San Jose Church For more information on the full complement of sacraments see St. Joseph Parish Sacraments. For weddings, baptisms or quinceañeras, the links below take you directly to the corresponding Parish information. You may also contact […]
The First Founding of Mission San José The First Founder’s Day The mission’s site was an elevated plateau in a bend near the base of Mission Peak, with a broad plain beneath it sloping gently across the nine-mile stretch to the southern shores of the San Francisco Bay. With a practiced eye [Father Lasuen] […]
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus asks us to help children to grow in love and faith. “Taking a child, he placed it in the their midst, and putting his arms around it, he said to them, ‘Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me […]
Our Wedding Feast of the Lamb painting is here – Members of the parish staff, pastoral leadership team, our church renovation contractor, and other parishioners donated their Memorial Day holiday to help Father Anthony and artist Michael Corsini (in the blue shirt) install the completed painting on the back wall of the church. Michael returned on June […]
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. (Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10) Please have a safe and restful summer. Please join […]
This week’s second reading tells us “I am content with weaknesses, insults, and hardships for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Cor 12:7-10) Please have a safe and restful summer. Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy season and find ways we can be inspired by Jesus’s love.
The Wedding Feast of the Lamb Our magnificent, one-of-kind original oil painting was blessed on Sunday June 9th, 2024 at the 12:00 noon Mass. The painting was created by artist Michael Corsini of Pennsylvania. Measuring 7 feet tall by 50 feet wide, the Wedding Feast of the Lamb was painted on five canvas panels […]
Our refugee ministry has been helping families get started, but they need your help finding jobs for them. Let us know if you hear of something and we will pass it on. Most dad’s speak English and have worked with US troops and organizations where they were doctors, government officials, contractors and translators. If you know […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
This week Deacon Benjamin reflects on the significance of Easter, emphasizing that Jesus Christ’s resurrection distinguishes Him from other historical figures and forms the cornerstone of the Christian faith. He underscores how belief in the resurrection sustains hope and empowers believers to endure trials, ultimately leading to the promise of eternal life with Christ in Heaven.
We are please to share the conversation that Father Anthony had with Antonia Salzano Acutis and Father William. Mrs. Acutis is the mother of blessed Carlo Acutis and Father William wrote a book about Carlo’s life. More information about Carlo and The Eucharistic Miracles of the World that he documented and shared can be found […]
July 20, 2025 Museum Exterior Repair Progress – The damaged adobe and original mud plaster covering the side of the museum facing Mission Blvd has been repaired. Work has moved to the south wall of the building to replace the damaged wood framed windows and repair the adobe and mud plaster. The walls will […]
This week, Vanessa reflects on her exhilarating yet challenging journey with Jesus, likened to climbing a high mountain despite personal limitations like age and health. However, she also finds solace and confidence in Jesus’ presence, realizing that success isn’t solely about personal capabilities but about faith in God’s plan. After experiencing the transformative encounter, she feels empowered to descend the mountain and engage with the world, sharing the joy and courage gained from the encounter with others.
