Mission San José | Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph
Women of Saint Joseph WOSJ Leadership Team IMPORTANT NOTE This ministry is no longer active as of 2023. For questions please contact the parish office. Our Mission The Women of St. Joseph provided a special ministry for the women of our parish. Our mission was to develop friendships and support each other’s needs and […]
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. […]
The Respect Life Ministry office of the Oakland Diocese “seeks to help East Bay Catholics understand, value and live out the Catholic vision of respect for life” through education, spiritual formation, pastoral care and legislative advocacy“ https://oakdiocese.org/life-justice . Parish Respect Life Contacts serve as the official liaisons between the parish and the diocesan Respect Life […]
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 […]
Looking for a way to honor, remember or support someone? The Women of St. Joseph have the answer. The women’s group has a supply of prayer shawls and blankets available to you to use as a special way to show you care. If you are interested in obtaining one, email Donna Phair at phair_math@yahoo.com The Women […]
Usher Ministry: Gatekeepers of GraceThe Usher Ministry plays a vital role in fostering a welcoming, prayerful atmosphere. As the first point of contact for parishioners and visitors, ushers serve as ambassadors of hospitality, ensuring all who enter our church feelembraced by Christ’s love. Beyond their practical duties, ushers embody the spirit of service, reflecting the […]
Sharing our history 21 California Missions at the Mission San Jose Museum The Missionary Path: Although the Spanish occupation of California did not begin until 1769 forces were at work the year after the first voyage of Columbus, which ultimately brought Spanish missionaries to the Golden State of today. In 1493 Pope Alexander VI […]
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 […]
Sharing our history The Pilgrim Center at the Mission San Jose Museum Upon entering the new Pilgrim Center, formerly the gift shop, visitors are greeted with Christian Hospitality inspired by the spirit of St. Francis, whose love for all mirrors the love of Christ (John 13:34-35). This marks the beginning of a sacred and […]
Welcome to Mission 225! Exhibits from the anniversary year 2022 Exhibits Learn more about the Mission San Jose area through exhibits. 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. The Women of […]
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 […]
Martha Ann Francisca Vallejo McGettigan Martha Ann Francisca Vallejo McGettigan Biographical Information Martha Ann Francisca Vallejo McGettigan is an independent California historian. She lectures on Native Americans, with emphasis on the Suysun Tribe, Californios, Vallejo Family and the women of early California. She has presented papers for the California Indian Conference, The California Mission […]
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. […]
San Juan Bautista, the name given to the fifteenth Franciscan mission, honors St. John the Baptist. He was the precursor of Jesus and the son of Zachary and Elizabeth, a first cousin of the Virgin Mary. When Jesus was asked about John, he said that “Among those that are born of women there is not […]
Work to renovate St. Joseph Church began on June 26, 2023 with removal of the Blessed Sacrament and a blessing of the building. Work was completed in December 2023 with the Church dedication and first Mass in our new worship space on December 23, 2023. The Catholic Church has a provision for re-dedicating churches […]
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 […]
Join fellow Catholics and Pro‐Lifers from all over California and beyond as we stand up for the littlest among us at the 21st Annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Two 55 passenger buses will pick up and drop off in the parish parking lot after the 8AM […]
Sister Parish Team Sister Parish Team Atbil Dominic Represents the men of the parish. He is the chairman of the Sister Parish committee. Queen Mother: Pauline Azenab She represents all women of the Parish on our Sister Parish Committee. Mary Magdalene Ayoma Retired special needs teacher. She represents various societies in the parish. Fr. […]
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. […]
Refugee Resettlement “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 June 19, 2025 It was final move-in day and Maiwand and Mariam were surrounded by baskets, bags and boxes of our final donations as well as relatives helping them find places for everything. Beds had to be assembled and mattresses […]
Photo Gallery Previous Next 2024 MAR EASTER 2023 DEC CHURCH DEDICATION 2023 AUG VIETNAM MISSION 2022 APR EASTER 2022 Apr Good Friday Eucharistic procession 2021 nov Eucharistic Procession 2021 Jun corpus christi 2021 Apr Good Friday Fr Anthony with Bishop Fr_Anthony_Installation-3.jpg 2021 Mar Fr.Anthony Installation Mission Angles above altar. This view shows the cemetery on […]
More than 1,900 families and individuals participated in our first two capital campaigns for the new church. We are especially grateful to the following donors who have made gifts of $5,000 or more: $200,000 to $250,000Shirlee Murphy $150,000 to $199,999William Utic and Dianne Martin $100,000 to $149,999Stephen and Stephanie LeeJoan and Diane PrewittJack Filinick […]
The Season of Hope and Expectation Beginning the Church’s liturgical year, Advent (from, “ad-venire” in Latin or “to come to”) is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season that begins on Sunday, November 27, is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds […]
