Mission San José | Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph
Adaptive Faith Formation “You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb.I praise you, because I am wonderfully made;wonderful are your works! My very self you know.” Psalms 139: 13-14. All children are unique and special, and everyone is important to God because God created each one in His own image and […]
Don’t wait for tomorrow! Register today! Our Family of Faith program is amazing, enriching, and filled with opportunities to grow together in our Catholic faith. We invite ALL families to be part of this beautiful journey. Registration deadline July 15th. Please click here for details and more information. Click to Register Here.
Ignite the Fire Within! Adult Confirmation Did you know 45% of Catholic adults are unconfirmed? It’s a whopping 80% for young adult Catholics!Are you one of them? If your answer is “YES” and you’re interested in igniting a fire in your heart and gaining an understanding of your faith, then we have a solution. Get […]
Encountering CHRIST as A Family St. Joseph Parish/Old Mission San Jose/Shrine of St. Joseph FAMILY OF FAITH MINISTRY Encountering CHRIST as A Family Parents are the principle and first educators of their children. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1653 The family home is “the domestic church” where children receive the first proclamation of the faith. […]
Family of Faith ST JOSEPH FAMILY OF FAITH MINISTRY Encountering CHRIST as A Family Gather . Learn . Share . Live out 2025-2026 Program offerings Family of Faith Ministry Overview First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Adaptive Faith Formation OCIC Register FOR Pre K-G8 Diocesan Forms For more information: Nancy Flores-MaiFamily of Faith Director nflores@saintjosephmsj.org […]
Ministries of Hope – The Bishop’s Ministries Appeal supports the 70+ ministries that serve our diocese faithful as well as the greater communities where our parishes are located. This includes faith formation and evangelization, CYO sports, formation of priests to serve parishioners, care of the retired priests, parishes in action programs, and meeting the unexpected […]
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 […]
As we look back on 2024, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the many blessings we received as a parish community. With your support, we have celebrated accomplishments that enrich our spiritual home:● The renewal and reopening of the Mission Museum, preserving and sharing the rich heritage of our faith.● The designation of […]
Parish Staff Autobiographies Meet our Staff Msgr. Manuel C. Simas – Pastor Emeritus (in residence) Reprinted from: The Catholic Voice ~ October 18, 2010 ~ VOL. 48, NO. 18 by Kevin Wing Msgr. Manuel Simas first realized he wanted to become a priest while in grammar school. That desire continued to grow during his years at […]
Vision Our Mission:Our St. Joseph family is living the mission with Christ through the works of faith, charity and mercy. We are a Parish:– Where the Eucharist is the source and summit of all we are and all we do –– Where the needs of the poor in body and spirit are addressed –– […]
Mission San Jose was established in 1797 at the site of an Ohlone settlement. Click here for more information about the history of our location. Click here for a Google Map of the Mission. Our buildings and grounds are where our worship, prayer, ministries, formation, and fellowship take place. They are also physical signs […]
Special Religious Education – SPRED Ministry To integrate people withdevelopmental disabilitiesinto the faith and life of the Church. What is SPRED? SPRED assists parishes in the Diocese of Oakland reach out and integrate children, teens and adults with special needs into the faith and life of the Church through their local parish. PLEASE NOTE: […]
Indian Community of St Joseph Catholic Church INDIAN COMMUNITY Saint Joseph Mission San Jose A land that’s the birthplace of many religions, as well as that embraced many religions, is India! The Apostle Thomas traveled to the land of India to spread the good news of Lord Jesus and spread across the land, especially […]
In 1997 we celebrated the 200th anniversary of our founding. The parish had over 2,500 registered families and average Sunday mass attendance of 2,800. The church and hall built in 1965 was not intended to be our permanent church. Folding chairs were set up on weekends behind the pews to provide additional seating and […]
Do you ever ask yourself… What is the meaning of my life? How can I become a part of something bigger than myself? How can I be a better person? Does God have something to say to me? As a Catholic, how can I celebrate the Sacramaent of Confirmation? If you are asking these […]
Contact us We are here for you WHERE TO FIND US OFFICE Address 43148 Mission BoulevardFremont, CA 94539 Phone & Fax 510-656-2364 Fax: 510-656-2438 Email: gmehta@saintjosephmsj.org and shernandez@saintjosephmsj.org Office Hours Monday to Thursday — 9am to 4pmFriday — 9am to 12noonClosed Saturday & SundayClosed during lunch— 12noon to 1pm St. Joseph Parish Office […]
St. Joseph Confirmation is growing! Now we are taking registrations online! Please sign up below to enroll your 8th-12th grader in our Confirmation program for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration deadline July 15th. Please click here for details and more information. Click to Register Here.
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 […]
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 […]
St. Joseph School began its ministry to the children of the parish in the fall 1960. Since that time teachers and staff at St. Joseph School have served to raise up generations of faith-filled Catholic Christians, Life-long Learners, Socially Responsible Members of the Community and Well-Rounded Individuals for our world. Originally staffed by the Dominican […]
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 […]
The Carriage House, now also called St. Joseph’s Workshop, is a vibrant meeting hub for our parish, inspired by St. Joseph and the Holy Family. In a beautiful transformation, the Carriage House has been repurposed as St. Joseph’s Workshop, where acts of mercy, charity, and faith are being carried out. The Workshop embodies the […]
Sharing our history Divine Pilgrimage: The Holy Family at the Mission San Jose Museum As the Mission San José embarks on a divine renovation and renewal, transforming the Mission Museum into a Pilgrim Center, Healing Chapel, and Museum, we are reminded of our sacred mission to share the good news of the Lord with […]
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. […]
Spotlight Ministry Our Faith in Action For more information about how you can participate in these or other ministries, please click here. For an archive of all ministries we’ve written about, please click here.
Concerts at the Mission San Jose Attend a concert at the Mission San Jose and you will be treated to great acoustics and ambiance. Listing is updated regularly, please visit often for news on upcoming concerts. The historic church at Mission San Jose is often the venue of choice for both choral and musical […]
The Indonesian Community of St Joseph Catholic Church Our goal is to enrich the community through liturgical, social and community outreach activities that celebrate the Indonesian culture and our Catholic faith. More information will be coming soon.
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 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 […]
Our Reimagined Mission Museum Is Open! On December 14-15, 2024, after every weekend Mass we celebrated the completion and re-opening of our reimagined Mission Museum after five months of dedicated effort and unwavering support from our parish community. Inspired by the vision of our pastor, Fr. Anthony Huong Le, and Andy Galvan, curator of […]
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 […]
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. I wonder if cousin John was thinking of the paths by our outdoor Stations of the Cross? Probably not, but we still want to invite you to be part of this area of our living faith here in our beautiful St. Joseph parish grounds. Brick […]
“Faith without works is dead” (James 2:17). “Show, by your life, that it is worth giving your time and talents in order to attain high ideals, it is worth recognizing the dignity of each human person, and it is worth taking risks for Christ and his Gospel.” Pope Francis (7/28/13). Good stewards live with joy […]
Saint Joseph church Our parish church was built in 1965. Click Here to learn about the five churches we have worshiped in since 1797. Wood and Stone The Altar, Ambo, Tabernacle, Altar Cross, votive candle stands and other sanctuary furniture are made from handcrafted wood. The Altar, Ambo, and Tabernacle are unique to St. […]
(This page is part of the 2022 Town Hall Presentation. Please see this link for other presentations from that 2022 Town Hall.) SYNOD-SYNOPSIS FOR REPORT On March 19, 2022 our parish community participated in the Synod which was opened by the Holy Father Pope Francis on October 10, 2021. The Synod is a process rooted […]
St. Francis Xavier Parish in Wiaga, Ghana Fr. George Asigre from St Francis Xavier, our Sister Parish in Ghana, last visited us August 30 – September 5 and shared 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. […]
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) (Formerly RCIA) Do you ever ask yourself… What is the meaning of my life? How can I become a part of something bigger than myself? How can I be a better person? Does God have something to say to me? Come and see as we explore the answers to […]
Filipino Community of St Joseph Catholic Church Our Mission:We enrich the community through liturgical, social and community outreach activities that celebrate the Filipino culture and our Catholic faith. Fun Filled Events – 2014 with TFCSJ VIVA SANTO NINO 2014 Saturday, January 25, 2014 SANTACRUZAN 2014 Saturday, May 17, 2014 SAN LORENZO RUIZ 2014 Sunday, […]
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Saint Joseph Parish/Old Mission San Jose is honored to host a distinguished Music Ministry department that elevates the sanctity of our liturgies and is a divine testament to the rich heritage of sacred music. In the heart of our Music Ministry, we are blessed to be led by the exceptionally talented […]
The Filipino Community of St Joseph Catholic Church Our Mission: We enrich the community through liturgical, social and community outreach activities that celebrate the Filipino culture and our Catholic faith. Annual Events JANUARY SANTO NINO MAY FLORES DE MAYO SEPTEMBER SAN LORENZO RUIZ DECEMBERSIMBANG GABI Our Ministries Past Events Please join us! […]
Getting Married at St. Joseph Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! St. Joseph Parish / Old Mission San Jose in Fremont would like to offer you the best we can, especially some “quality time” in preparation for the step you are about to take with one another and with the Lord. Please see a summary of […]
Funerals Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Funeral arrangements In the Catholic Tradition, a funeral enables family and friends to join together in a celebration of faith to remember the life of a loved one who has passed. With the promise of everlasting life and the […]
We are proud to have many active caring ministries at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Old Mission San Jose. For further details and to become involved with any of these ministries, please see one of the pages below. I am interested in… Worship Ministries Discipleship Ministries Diversity Groups Service Ministries Finance and Facilities Mission San Jose […]
How Much Should I Be Giving? Tithing can be a sensitive issue. Tithing means giving ten percent of your income to Christ’s church and His poor. God gave Moses the commandment to tithe for the purpose of supporting the church and those in need (Leviticus 27: 30-&-34). Jesus talks about tithing in Luke 11: […]
