With hearts full of joy, we extend our warmest congratulations to Michael and Katie Sternhagen on the beautiful blessing of their child's birth, Emily Grace. As Michael embraces this special season of fatherhood, he will be taking paternity leave for the foreseeable future to spend valuable time with his growing family.

How can you tell if you have the right understanding—the biblical interpretation, Jesus’ interpretation—of the Eucharist? I’d suggest five things to look for: your beliefs should be strange, sacrificial, serious, sacramental, and shocking.

While Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas calls on political leaders and creators of artificial intelligence systems to act responsibly, considering the threats this technology poses to the human person, much of the Pope’s concrete suggestions are aimed at ordinary people.

Father Brendan McGuire used to be a Silicon Valley technology executive. Now he’s hearing their confessions. Today, the Irish-born pastor of St. Simon Catholic Parish in Los Altos, California, is helping to shape the moral conscience of the artificial intelligence industry.

Are you looking for like-minded men of faith who share your values and core beliefs? Are you looking for opportunities to protect your family and help your community? Do you desire to get more involved in witnessing your faith to the world? Do you have a faithful band of brothers to lean on? We can help you with that

We have concluded the third quarter of the fiscal year (July 25-June 26). Thank you for your support of our parish's mission and ministries. In March, our average weekly collection was $22,705. You also generously donated to various important causes through our March special collections, totaling $22,219 or ($4,444) per week). This brings our weekly March total to $27,149. We budgeted our Sunday Offertory income (less special collections) for JUL-MAR (39 weeks x $25,000) at $975,000, and we received $959,000 (-$16,000).

Patrick J. McGrath, Bishop of San Jose, hereby decrees that effective July 1, 2018, the two parishes now known as Saint William Parish and Saint Nicholas Parish, both in the City of Los Altos, California, are hereby merged aeque principaliter (equally important) and shall henceforth be known as Saint Nicholas and Saint William Parish. Given at the Chancery of the Diocese of San Jose this 25th day of May in the year of the Lord, Two Thousand and Eighteen.”

This was a big week, as we reached an important milestone: we passed the $40 million mark! A year ago, we had not yet raised a single dollar. Today, thousands of faithful and committed stewards from every corner of the Diocese have responded with generosity, embracing not only the renewal of their parish communities, but also their own personal renewal in Christ. What a powerful testament to the living work of the Gospel and to what God can accomplish through hearts filled with faith, gratitude, and generosity.

The novena in honor of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost. It is still the only novena officially prescribed by the Church. Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, it is a powerful plea for the light and strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian.

This month, Care for Creation, a San Jose Diocesan ministry of the Life, Justice and Peace Office, launched a monthly newsletter on Laudato Si' in Action! The hope is to share monthly events/ stories from different parishes on what they are doing, so all can be inspired and learn from each other! Please take a look at the newsletter.

You are invited to the 6th season of Spiritual Companions. Please join us on Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in St Nicholas Hall, from May 16th through August 8th, 2026. We will be reading and reflecting on The Interior Castle by St Teresa of Avila.

Fr. Larry Percell was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. After much prayer, discernment, and consultation with his care team and family, he has chosen not to pursue aggressive treatment. He is very much at peace and is grateful to God for the richness of his life as a husband, father, and priest. Please keep him and your family in prayer as he continues his journey of faith and discipleship.

The Cursillo Community was truly blessed by the presence and leadership of Fr. Matt as the spiritual advisor for the Spring Cursillo retreat. His joyful spirit, humor, deep faith, and thoughtful guidance helped create a meaningful and transformative experience for all who attended and worked the weekend.

Bishop Oscar Cantú invites the people of the Diocese of San José to begin a two-year liturgical renewal, Renewed at the Table of the Lord, aimed at helping Catholics rediscover the beauty and meaning of the Mass. He reflects on how easy it is, even for priests, to go through the motions and miss the wonder of what is truly happening at the altar: Christ’s saving mystery made present here and now. Beginning this spring with the Introductory Rites, the renewal will guide parishes through each part of the Mass with reflections and practical resources so that the faithful can participate more prayerfully and attentively.

This month, the Pope’s prayer intention is for priests in crisis. The life of a priest is often filled with joy, but priests can also experience high levels of stress, loneliness, and depression due to heavy workloads, isolation, and high expectations.

Now is the time to prepare for Mental Health Awareness Month, which occurs during the month of May!

Hello! My name is JJ, and I am thrilled to be part of this wonderful parish community. I was born and raised in the Diocese of San Jose, so being back here feels a bit like coming home. I attended Oregon State University, where I competed in track and field and cross country. During my time there, I found my place at the Newman Center and made lifelong friends. After college, I served as a missionary for the Newman Center, and it was one of the best years of my life.

We have begun the second half of the fiscal year (July 25-June 26). Thank you for your support of our parish's mission and ministries. In February, our average weekly collection was $21,859. You also generously donated to various important causes through our February special collections, totaling $13,120 or ($3,280) per week). This brings our weekly February total to $25,139. We budgeted our Sunday Offertory income (less special collections) for JUL-FEB (34 weeks x $25,000) at $850,000, and we received $819,000 (-$31,000).

Sowing Seeds of Faith is a campaign for spiritual renewal and is a bold step forward in our diocesan journey of renewal. Rooted in prayer, consultation, and our shared mission, this campaign will strengthen our parishes, schools, ministries, and future generations of Catholics in Santa Clara County. Together, we are planting seeds that will bear fruit for years to come.

Peace and mental health are inseparable. Effective disarmament is a commitment to protecting the dignity and mental health for those of us living today and those who will follow.