St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Forane Church

About this church

St. Mary's Knanaya Catholic Forane Church in San Jose serves Knanaya Catholic families from across Northern California and is part of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, under the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago. The community traces its heritage to the St. Thomas Christians of Kerala, India. Mass is celebrated every day. The schedule posted on the parish website lists weekday Mass at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and a Saturday Mass at 9:30 a.m. On Sundays, an English Mass is offered at 10 a.m., followed by a Malayalam Mass at 11 a.m. The parish updates the schedule week by week, so check the website for the current times and any special notes.

Faith formation (CCD) runs from kindergarten through 12th grade and is built around creed, prayer, sacraments, and moral formation, with preparation for First Communion and Reconciliation in the early grades; classes have been held after the Sunday English Mass. Parish ministries include a St. Vincent de Paul Society that gives direct help to people in need, a Legion of Mary group that meets weekly for prayer and visits hospitals and homes, and the Cherupushpam Mission League for children. As a forane church, it is linked with a Knanaya parish in Los Angeles and missions in Tracy, Las Vegas, and Sacramento. The grounds can be entered from Gloria Avenue or East Hills Drive.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed September 16, 2026. Sources: Homepage: weekly Mass schedule · About: Syro-Malabar affiliation, ministries, forane parishes · Faith Formation: CCD K-12 program · Contact: gate addresses and email

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