Category : Bishop's Statement

February 20, 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we celebrate the Eucharist together in this Black History Month, the Nigerian Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose (NICCSJ) marks the completion of its 15th year since its inception (2005-2020). On behalf of the Diocese of San Jose, I heartily

    Download Message English | Spanish | Vietnamese   Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The entire world has been through a difficult, if not devastating, year! We would do well to take the advice Pope Francis offers us for Lent this year. He says, “[in] Lent, may we be increasingl

Download Statement English | Spanish | Vietnamese February 16, 2021 The Diocese of San Jose continues to be concerned for the health and wellbeing of our parishioners and the wider public. Human life is precious and should be protected from conception to natural death. In March 2020, when the immine

 Download Statement English |  Spanish | Vietnamese UPDATED STATEMENT Dated February 9, 2021 “Given the temporary order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California stating indoor worship could resume in Santa Clara County at a maximum of 20% of normal capacity, parishes

Download Message: English | Spanish | Vietnamese   Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, God’s people have always been called to journey. Abraham was called to leave his home country, journey to a new land, and trust God. Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, journeying through the d