About St. Mary of the Assumption · San Jose, California
Saint Mary of the Assumption Croatian Mission is a Roman Catholic parish community in San Jose, California, entrusted to the Croatian Franciscan Friars and located within the Diocese of San Jose. Rooted in Croatian Catholic heritage, the mission gathers faithful for prayer, sacraments, and cultural life at 901 Lincoln Avenue. It offers Mass in both English and Croatian, serving the Bay Area's Croatian Catholic community while also welcoming all who wish to worship. The parish is noted by the diocese as a Pilgrim Church for the Franciscan Jubilee Year, reflecting its deep bond with Franciscan spirituality.
- Established
- 1975
- Patron
- Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Jose
Why belong here
This is a spiritual home where Croatian Catholic tradition, Franciscan devotion, and vibrant community life come together, with Mass in both English and Croatian and strong cultural and youth programs.
Mass times at St. Mary of the Assumption
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- One hour before Mass or by appointment
Sacraments
The parish provides preparation and celebration for the major sacraments of the Church.
- Baptism planning
- Marriage planning
- Funeral Mass and Rosary planning
- First Communion
- Confirmation
- Reconciliation / Confession
Community & Cultural Life
The mission preserves Croatian Catholic heritage through religious education, youth programs, and cultural groups.
- Catechetical Ministry (Sundays 12:30–2:00 p.m.)
- Vjeronauk / Religious Instruction
- Youth Group
- Hrvatska Škola (Croatian School)
- Koraci Folklore Ensemble
- NK Croatia San Jose
Contact
- 901 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, CA 95126-3711
- Phone: (408) 279-0279
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://crostmarysj.org/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CroatianCatholicChurch