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Ash Wednesday
Unnamed Venue CAAsh Wednesday is the beginning of the season of Lent. On this day, we practice the traditional penitential discipline of fasting by denying or limiting ourselves of food. During Lent, Catholics age 18 or older, until the beginning of their 60th year, are obligated to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting means eating […]
World Day of the Sick
St. Christopher 1576 Curtner Ave, , San Jose, CA, United StatesIn 1992, Pope John Paul II introduced the celebration of the World Day of the Sick on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. This annual celebration gives people a chance to pray for and deepen their solidarity with the sick and injured among us. Each year, on a weekend close to the Feast of […]
Rite of Election
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph 80 South Market St. , San Jose, CA, United StatesThe Rite of Election is an annual liturgy celebrated in every diocese around the world. This liturgical rite takes place at the beginning of Lent. During this rite, the Bishop of the Diocese formally names those who will be baptized at the next Easter Vigil.
Rite of Election
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph 80 South Market St. , San Jose, CA, United StatesThe Rite of Election is an annual liturgy celebrated in every diocese around the world. This liturgical rite takes place at the beginning of Lent. During this rite, the Bishop of the Diocese formally names those who will be baptized at the next Easter Vigil.
Liturgy and Music Coordinators Webinar
OnlineGet updated, share questions and answers, and connect with others Who is invited to participate? These webinars and gatherings are free and open to anyone who coordinates or leads any aspect of the liturgy or music, but the discussion might be most useful for those, whether on staff or volunteer, who make and influence the […]
Choir Rehearsal for Chrism Mass
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph 80 South Market St. , San Jose, CA, United StatesJoin the Diocesan Music Ministry, and get the best seat in the Cathedral without getting ordained! The DSJ Music Ministry is open to all singers and musicians who want to share their musical talents with the wider diocese and participate in the major liturgical events of our diocese. Join a fun group of people who […]
Chrism Mass 2016
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph 80 South Market St. , San Jose, CA, United StatesThe Chrism Mass is the annual diocesan liturgy that gathers our Bishop, priests, deacons, and representatives of the faithful from every parish to bless the holy oils that will be used in the coming year. In our Diocese, the Chrism Mass is always celebrated on the Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent.
Solemnity of Saint Joseph
March 19 is the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary. Saint Joseph is the patron saint of the Diocese of San Jose.
Viviendo el Año de la Misericordia – Misericordia en la Liturgia
Nuestra Señora del Refugio 2165 Lucretia Ave., San José, CA, United States"Living the Year of Mercy" Series / Viviendo el Año de la Misericordia Presentado por Diana Macalintal en español This February through May, we invite you to learn how to live the Year of Mercy. To see the full schedule and download a poster to share, click here.