Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph

at 80 S Market St, San Jose , 95113 United States

1. Landmark
2. Catholic Church
3. Religious Organization

Description

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is a large Roman Catholic church located in Downtown San Jose. The minor basilica is the cathedral for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose in California. The basilica is named for Saint Joseph, patron saint of the universal church.HistoryThe original St. Joseph's Church was called San Jose de Guadalupe built on the site of the current basilica in 1803, and was the first non-mission parish built in California for the benefit of Spanish settlers instead of the Mission Indians (Ohlone). The Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe was connected with Mission Santa Clara by The Alameda which was part of the historic El Camino Real.The original adobe structure was damaged by earthquakes in 1818 and 1822, and a new adobe church was built from 1835 to 1846. The second church was severely damaged by the 1868 Hayward earthquake, and work on the third church began in 1869. The third church was destroyed by fire in 1875, and a temporary fourth church was built a few blocks away while the fifth and current church was being constructed. The fifth church was dedicated by Joseph Alemany, Archbishop of San Francisco, in 1877 while construction continued. The current portico was completed in 1884, and the large dome was finished in 1885.

Opening time

• Mondays: 07:30- 17:00
• Tuesdays: 07:30- 17:00
• Wednesdays: 07:30- 17:00
• Thursdays: 07:30- 17:00
• Fridays: 07:30- 17:00
• Saturdays: 08:00- 18:30
• Sundays: 08:00- 18:30

Reviews for Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph

Benny H.

I tend to treat churches as museum's as they are more a part of history to me than anything else as I am not religious. In the grand scheme of things this... Read more

Christine G.

This is a gorgeous cathedral located in the heart of downtown San Jose. It's worth a visit even just to check out the architectural and artistic elements to... Read more

Miami S.

Be prepared to be impressed. The Interior will take your breath away. There is a lot going on...in every nook, cranny, corner, ceiling. -Parking can be a... Read more

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Summary

Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is San Jose based place and this enity listed in Landmark category. Located at 80 S Market St CA 95113. Contact phone number of Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph: (408) 283-8100