St. Clare
Address
725 Washington Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Phone
(408) 248-7786Website
www.stclareparish.orgAbout St. Clare
St. Clare Parish in Santa Clara, California traces its roots to the 1777 Mission Santa Clara, making it one of the oldest Catholic communities in the Diocese of San Jose. Led by Msgr. Francis V. Cilia, the parish describes itself as an ethnically diverse community and offers Sunday Mass in both English and Spanish, with daily weekday Masses at 8 a.m. A "Sowing Seeds of Faith" capital campaign recently exceeded $1.2 million to expand full-time ministerial staff, with a 250th anniversary milestone on the horizon in 2027.
St. Clare is a Roman Catholic parish in Santa Clara, California, part of the Diocese of San Jose. The parish offers Mass 12 times per week, including Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9 AM and 10:30 AM and 12 PM and 12 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Faith Formation Program. Baptism for infants & children Go to the Faith formation page Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation allows us to confess our sins to God through a priest. Individual
Youth Ministry
Youth Group
Youth Ministry and Confirmation St. Clare Parish Instagram DYR 2026 Jun 8 -12 Save the Date! Diocesan Youth Retreat! Calling all high school youth for five days, in the beautiful setting of South Lake
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adults
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Clare? ▼
St. Clare Mass times: Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Clare? ▼
St. Clare confession times: Saturday 3 PM - 3:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Clare? ▼
Yes, St. Clare celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Clare have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Clare offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM.
Where is St. Clare located? ▼
St. Clare is located at 725 Washington Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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