About Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph · San Jose, California
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in San Jose, California, is the seat of the Diocese of San José and serves as a spiritual and community hub for Catholics in the region. It offers bilingual Masses, adoration, confession, and a wide array of ministries including youth, college, and Hispanic outreach. The parish emphasizes faith formation, sacramental life, and social ministry, welcoming all to participate in its liturgical and pastoral programs.
- Patron
- St. Joseph
- Diocese
- Diocese of San José
Why belong here
Join a vibrant, bilingual parish community that offers Sunday Masses in English and Spanish, Bible studies, youth and college ministries, and active social outreach. Experience sacramental life, adoration, and pastoral care rooted in Catholic tradition and local engagement.
Mass times at Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday-Friday 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Saturday 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Adoration times
- First Friday 12:35 PM to 1:00 PM (following daily Mass)
About
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in San Jose, California, is the seat of the Diocese of San José and serves as a spiritual and community hub for Catholics in the region. It offers bilingual Masses, adoration, confession, and a wide array of ministries including youth, college, and Hispanic outreach. The parish emphasizes faith formation, sacramental life, and social ministry, welcoming all to participate in its liturgical and pastoral programs.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries including Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, College Ministry (SJSU Newman Center), Hispanic Ministry, Catholic Scouting, Music Ministry, Social Ministry, Docents & Tours, Marriage Encounter, and Retrouvaille.
- Youth Ministry
- Young Adult Ministry
- College Ministry (SJSU Newman Center)
- Hispanic Ministry
- Catholic Scouting
- Music Ministry
- Social Ministry
- Docents & Tours
- Marriage Encounter
- Retrouvaille
Sacraments
The parish offers all sacraments including Baptism, Confirmation, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Matrimony, and Holy Orders.
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- First Reconciliation
- First Holy Communion
- Reconciliation / Confession
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Matrimony (Weddings & Marriage)
- Holy Orders
Faith Formation & Resources
The parish provides Bible study, catechism, and faith formation resources including The Bible in a Year, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the Institute for Leadership in Ministry (ILM).
- Bible Study
- The Bible in a Year
- The Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Institute for Leadership in Ministry (ILM)