Bishop Cantú’s Statement on Cesar Chavez Day
On this Cesar Chavez Day, join me in recognizing the tremendous labor that farmworkers, especially those across California, have carried out during this pandemic, risking their lives to keep food in our pantries and on our tables. They have been on the front line,...
Bishop Cantú Easter Message: Arising from the Darkness
Download Bishop's Easter Message: English | Spanish | Vietnamese Easter Message 2021 “On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark…” (Jn 20:1). This is the beginning of the Gospel reading for...
Statement in Support of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Originally posted March 29, 2021 and updated April 1, 2021 – The original statement incorrectly stated Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month was April. It was an oversight on the part of the diocesan staff, and it has been corrected below. Our...
2021 Holy Triduum and Easter Schedules
2021 Easter Triduum | Holy Thursday - April 1| Good Friday - April 2 | Easter Vigil - April 3 | Easter Sunday - April 4 Here is a listing of the indoor, outdoor and livestream services offered by our parishes for the Holy Triduum and Easter. Due to COVID...
Bishop Cantú’s Homily for the Feast of St. Joseph
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month – April 2021
National Child Abuse Prevention Month- April 2021 - Every April, child and youth serving organizations, including Catholic Dioceses, parishes, and schools, join the national movement to recognize and lift-up the immeasurable significance of Child Abuse Prevention. The...
Statement by Bishop Oscar 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...
Letter from Bishop Cantu to Nigerian Igbo Catholic Community of San Jose
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...
Lent 2021 Message from Bishop Cantú
Download Message English | Spanish | Vietnamese February 17, 2021 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....
Statement by Bishop Oscar Cantú Regarding Santa Clara County And the Supreme Court Rulings
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...