Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph

As the oldest non-mission parish in the state of California, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph has been serving the people of San Jose for nearly 200 years. In addition to being the mother church for Catholics throughout the Diocese of San Jose, the Cathedral is home to an estimated 1,000 committed parishioners. These faithful members are the backbone of our spiritual life. We welcome all to become part of our Saint Joseph family. Built in 1803, St. Joseph's has a rich history of service to the community. In 1997, Saint Joseph’s Cathedral received basilica status from the Vatican and is now called Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph. Basilica is a title of honor given to a church in recognition of its history, artistic beauty, and service to its community.