Category : Diocese News
Opening Celebration of the Jubilee
by Sr Ellen Hess VDMF On Saturday, the 30th of January of this year, the Diocese of San José started the yearlong celebration of its founding 40 years ago with an opening Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace in Santa Clara. Due to the pandemic restrictions, the liturgy was held outdoors in front
Bishop Cantú Regarding the Supreme Court Ruling on Indoor Worship in Santa Clara County
Download statement pdf: English February 26, 2021 I join all Catholics and people of faith in Santa Clara County in expressing our satisfaction in tonight’s U.S. Supreme Court decision rejecting Santa Clara County’s ban on indoor worship services. Santa Clara was the only county in the countr
Return to Purple Tier; Indoor Masses Suspended as of Tuesday November 17
Due to a marked increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Santa Clara County has returned to the most restrictive Purple Tier. Under the California Blueprint Tier framework regarding COVID-19, indoor worship is no longer allowed in the Purple Tier in support of the common good. Under the Cou
New President Announced for Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose
Read the Bishop’s Statement on the announcement [November 10, 2020 – San Jose, CA] The Most Reverend Oscar Cantú of the Diocese of San Jose and the Board of Regents of Archbishop Mitty High School are pleased to announce that Latanya Nailah Hilton has been named the next President of the school, eff
Catholic Schools Superintendent’s Update on In-Person Reopening
September 23, 2020 Dear Catholic School Families, This week, the State of California announced that Santa Clara County has remained in Tier 2 (Red) for 14 days. As a result of meeting this metric, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department is now allowing TK-12 schools in our County to o