Santa Teresa Parish

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10-24 year olds in the U.S. Nearly all youth who died by suicide had factors that preceded suicide, such as recent crisis or recurrent mental health problem. Suicides are preventable. As caring, faith-filled adults, we can help build youth resilience. Mental Health Matters! Learn & practice […]

Santa Teresa Parish & Catholic Cemeteries present: Choices at the end of life present unique challenges, particularly within a complex and technologically advanced society. Physical death is perceived within modern society as the ultimate human tragedy. This presentation will explore end-of-life choices within the context of faith in Jesus and the moral tradition of the […]

Some live daily with the caregiving issues and others struggle to give care to loved ones from a distance. Join us for a retreat day offering practical & spiritual support for those who spend their lives caring for others. Learn how to reduce stress and find balance. This will be a sacred time set aside […]

This training will be led by Chris West (Director of Partnerships, Training, and Engagement at Catholic Relief Services Headquarters in Baltimore, MD). All are welcome. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Sept 6 to Crystal Catalan at ccatalan@dsj.org. Hosted by the Global Solidarity Team of the Diocese of San Jose.

Santa Teresa Church and Holy Family Parish have a support group for caregivers who are experiencing and going through overwhelming challenges, conflicting emotions, questions and doubts. If you are interested or know someone who may be, please contact Gina Masero at maserogina@gmail.com.

Welcoming and Commissioning Day is a long-standing tradition in the Diocese of San Jose. It offers an opportunity for pastoral ministry leaders to renew friendships and welcome new-comers. It includes a special liturgy and commissioning presided by Rev. John Hurley. click here for flyer , online registration and more information

Holy Family Parish and Santa Teresa Parish have a support group for Caregivers who are experiencing and going through overwhelming challenges, conflicting emotions, questions and doubts. If you are interested or know someone who may be, please contact Gina Masero at maserogina@gmail.com Download Flyer

Parish life especially the Sunday Eucharist is indispensable in the RCIA process. Sunday Eucharist: the primary source of formation “How to use your parish community as your RCIA textbook.” “5 ways to involve the faithful in the RCIA process” How to educate the parish community to fulfill their role in the RCIA process                                                                                                                                    Bring your […]

Support group for Caregivers going through overwhelming challenges, conflicting emotions, questions and doubts of "Am I enough?" or "Who's taking care of me?" If this sounds like you or someone you know, please contact Gina Masero at maserogina@gmail.com. You are not alone.

The film depicts the efforts of Saint Francis of Assisi who risked his life to walk across enemy lines to meet the Sultan of Egypt, the Muslim ruler Al-Malik al-Kamil. This remarkable encounter, and the commitment to peace of the two men behind it, sucked the venom out of the Crusades and changed the relationship […]

The Catechumenate Advisory Committee of the Diocese of San Jose invites you to a training for RCIA leaders and their team on Thursday February 9th.  Come and  learn how to integrate the RCIA process in the life of the parish community.  This training is for those who work with adults, youth and children. Nick Wagner, […]

Adults interested in reflecting on the realities faced by people living in economic poverty in our community are invited to participate in a Poverty Simulation Activity on: This poverty simulation experience is designed to help participants understand what it might be like to be a part of a typical low income family trying to survive […]

The Catechumenate Advisory Committee of the Diocese of San Jose invites you to a training for RCIA leaders and their team on Thursday January 19th. Come and  hear  real life stories from parish RCIA leaders in our diocese who have met challenges successfully.  This training is for those who work with adults, youth and children […]

December 1, 2016 6:30pm-8:30pm LOCATION Santa Teresa Parish Hall 794 Calero Ave., San Jose, CA 95123 PRESENTER:  Nick Wagner Dear Catechumenate Leaders and Team, Nick Wagner will present the  RCIA workshop on December 1 at Santa Teresa.   Please keep Mary Birmingham in your prayers as she recovers from surgery.  She regrets that she is unable […]

Dr. Ana Maria Pineda, RSM, discusses her new book Romero and Grande: Companions on the Journey. She focuses on human fragility in the journey to martyrdom with an in depth study of the spirituality of both Archbishop Oscar Romero and his friend Rutilio Grande. To register for the event, click here or contact Lynda DeManti […]

  ROMERO & GRANDE: HUMAN FRAGILITY IN THE JOURNEY TO MARTYRDOM Presented by Dr. Ana María Pineda, RSM Associate Professor Santa Clara University When: Thursday, October 27, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where: Santa Teresa Catholic Church, Avila Hall, 794 Calero Avenue, San Jose, CA  95123 Dr. Ana María Pineda will provide an engaging presentation […]

Please join us for the CRS Rice Bowl Grant Award Ceremony. On behalf of the Global Solidarity Team of the Diocese of San Jose, we would like to invite you to a special awards ceremony to honor the recipients of the 2016 CRS Rice Bowl Grants Program.  Please extend this special invitation to your pastors, […]

Welcoming and Commissioning Day is a long-standing tradition in the Diocese of San Jose. It offers an opportunity for pastoral ministry leaders to renew friendships and welcome new-comers. It also includes a special liturgy and commissioning presided by Bishop Patrick J. MacGrath. Mike Carotta, EdD, a nationally known speaker and writer will speak on “Teaching […]

In light of the recent violence in Baton Rouge, Turkey, France, Baghdad, Dallas and various other places, we invite you to an interfaith prayer service for peace. Join us so that we can pray together for the victims of violence and the strength to combat it by being peacemakers. We will pray for the courage […]

In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Vatican II's Nostra Aetate Santa Teresa Presents A five part series about Non-­Christian Traditions Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will. Times: 7pm - 8:30pm, 3rd Wednesdays, November 2015 - March 2016 2015 November 18: Muslim Perspective on […]