The history of St. Joseph's Basilica can be traced back to 1873 when it was first established as a mission church for the Roman Catholics of Alameda. St. Joseph's parish was established is 1885 and continued to grow over the years until it was granted the status of a minor Basilica in 1972 by Pope Paul VI. The existing church was completed in 1921, and boasts a historic charm and splendid architectural design that has earned it a place on the National Registry of Historic Places. The majestic basilica, with its stained glass windows and elegant bell tower, remains a much treasured place of worship that attracts a devout following. Mass at St. Joseph's Basilica is always well attended, with though-provoking homilies and music that encourage a deeper understanding of the word of Jesus Christ.
Phone: (510) 522-2864
Cross Streets: Between San Antonio Ave and Encinal Ave
Closed now
- Mon 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
1109 Chestnut Street Alameda, CA 94501 ·2336.43 mi
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- Family friendly
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Saint Joseph’s Basilica is a beautiful Catholic Church located in central Alameda. I have been a member of the church since 2016 and have found a loving diverse community. I sing in the choir and we perform at the 9:30 AM Mass every Sunday. There is also a choir at evening Jazz mass at 7pm on Sunday. Their mass times are weekdays at 8 AM (with some variations), Saturday Vigil at 5 PM, Sundays at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 7:00 PM. Farther Mario Rizzo is an amazing Pastor and his sermons leave me feeling uplifted and happy. After the 9:30 AM mass they serve doughnut holes and coffee and people and their families love to gather and catch up. They have two large parking lots and street parking as well. They have their own school Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School a highly prestigious private school with an excellent basketball team. The HS has lots of events to help support the students and faculty. I highly recommend you come to a mass to experience this wonderful community. If by chance you struggle with hearing you may want to skip the 9:30 AM service which can be very loud because there are many young families with children under 5 years old and the children can be hard to keep quiet.
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