About Santa Teresa · San Jose, California
Santa Teresa Parish is a welcoming Catholic community in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of South San Jose, California. Rooted in the spirit of its patroness, Saint Teresa of Ávila, the parish invites parishioners to come as they are and grow together in faith. The parish offers vibrant Sunday and weekday liturgies, active liturgical ministries, sacramental preparation, and outreach to families in need. It serves as a spiritual home for a diverse community seeking to follow Jesus on the journey to Eternal Life.
- Patron
- Saint Teresa of Ávila
- Rector
- Rev. George Aranha
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Jose
Why belong here
Santa Teresa Parish describes itself as a vibrant, compassionate, joyful, loving, human, and holy community where all are welcome to worship and grow together in faith on the journey to Eternal Life.
Mass times at Santa Teresa
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- First Saturday of the month at 4:30 PM
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Thursday after the 8:30 AM Mass until 10:00 AM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM to noon in the Chapel
Sacraments
Sacramental preparation and celebration are arranged through the parish office.
- Baptism
- Confession / Reconciliation
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage
- Eucharist
Liturgical Ministries
Parishioners serve the community through a variety of liturgical roles.
- Altar Ministry
- Altar Servers
- Choir
- Church Environment
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Hospitality Ministers
- Lectors / Commentators
- Liturgy Committee
Outreach and Parish Life
The parish serves neighbors through food assistance, pastoral care, and social action.
- Free Saturday food distribution
- Santa Teresa Food Pantry
- Stop Human Trafficking ministry
- Pastoral Care
- Golden Gems Senior Group
- Italian Catholic Federation
Contact
- 794 Calero Ave., San Jose, CA 95123-3912
- Phone: (408) 629-7777
- Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed 12:00-1:00 PM for lunch)