Below are some helpful links:
Pope Francis reveals top 10 secrets to happiness
Diocese of San Jose Facebook Page
Podcasts with homilies and youth group information from San Jose Diocese
Catholic App by Laudate for Android
Catholic App by Laudate for iPhone/iPad
Happy Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran.![]()
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Pope Leo XIV celebrating the dedication of the Cathedral of Rome - where he is the bishop, preached from this cathedra (the teaching chair of the Bishop of the Diocese found in a Cathedral) reminding us: ![]()
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“This Basilica, the Mother of All the Churches, is much more than a monument or historical memory, it is a sign of the living Church, built with choice and precious stone in Christ Jesus, the corner stone.”![]()
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And before you ask about CATHEDRALS & BASILICAS, let’s go ahead and clarify that: A cathedral is the principal church of a diocese, where the bishop’s official seat (called the cathedra) is located, while a basilica is a title of honor granted by the Pope to certain churches because of their antiquity, importance, or significance in worship or pilgrimage. There are hundreds of Minor Basilicas around the world, e.g.: our very own Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in the Diocese of San Jose, but only 4 Major Basilicas, all in Rome (St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major - where Pope Francis is buried).![]()
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✍️ Father Angelbert Chikere![]()
📸 Credit: USCCB.