Apr 10, 2026
On any given Sunday, nearly 90% of practicing Catholics encounter the faith not through a program or committee —but through the spoken word at Mass. The homily is often the most direct and personal moment of connection between presider and congregation. Recognizing...
Mar 20, 2026
How San Jose Chinese Catholic Mission Is Growing Faith—One Family, One Meal, One “Yes” at a Time On a typical Sunday at San Jose Chinese Catholic Mission (SJCCM), you can feel the rhythm of a community that has learned to live in more than one language—and to belong...
Mar 18, 2026
How the Diocese of San José is Transforming Faith Formation and the Foundation Grant That is Making it Possible As part of its commitment to the Formation priority of its Pastoral Plan, Renewed in Christ, Together in Mission, the Diocese of San José is building a...
Oct 17, 2025
One of the key objectives of the Catholic Community Foundation is to support the Pastoral Plan of the Diocese of San José. In 2025 we refreshed our annual open application granting process – the Living the Faith Grant Cycle – to align closely with the...
Sep 6, 2025
By Marie Galetto-Dugoni Queen of Apostles Parish has a vision that weaves together formation, engagement, and worship into a vibrant tapestry of faith. Through their application in the Catholic Community Foundation’s Living the Faith Grant Cycle, their commitment to...
Apr 3, 2025
By Marie Galetto-Dugoni In the heart of Silicon Valley stands a symbol of enduring faith, tradition, and community—the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph. The oldest non-mission Catholic parish in California, established in 1803 and rebuilt in 1877, this sacred space...
