The story of Saint Joseph Church began in 1777 when Mission Santa Clara was founded and the adjacent Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe became the first civil settlement in Alta California. Click here for the history timeline.

General Information Location, hours and directions. Clergy & Staff  Meet the Clergy & Staff. Sacraments  Information for Baptisms, Confirmation, Communion, etc.

Weddings A beautiful place to get married. Gift Shop  Visit the gift shop section. Catholicism  Learning about Catholicism.

Season of Hope Performance Series .....A gift from the heart of San Jose! Performances are free and scheduled for:  December 12 - 23, 2008                When: 7:30pm - in St. Joseph Cathedral                                                                  Dec 12 - Notre Dame High School  Dec 13 - San Jose Youth Symphony   Dec 14 - Pasquale Esposito Dec 15 - Presentation High School Dec 16 - Maranatha Hope of Glory Choir Dec 17 - Castillero Middle School Dec 18 - Harpers Hall Celtic Harpists Dec 19 - San Jose Youth Chamber Orchestra Dec 20 - Bella Sorella Opera Duo Dec 21 - Lincoln High School Dec 22 - SJSU Guitar Quartet Dec 23 - Diocese of San Jose Choir

Cathedral and event photos, etc. Visit the photo galleries. Music and choir samples, etc. Listen to music by the choir and performers. Wedding Music Planning a wedding? Listen to music samples. Cathedral Tours If you would like a tour with a cathedral docent.

Diocesan Events  Musical events at the Cathedral Basilica. Music@Market  Concert Series 2008/2009. Social Ministry Visit the Office of Social Ministry.