About Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is a Catholic church located at 2020 EAST SAN ANTONIO, San Jose, CA, 95116. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church was founded in 1953. You can reach Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at +14082587057.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (San Jose, California)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is a Roman Catholic church in San Jose, California, located in the Mayfair neighborhood of East San Jose. It is historically important for its association with Californian civil rights activist César Chávez, who attended the church and conducted labor and community organizing activities out of the old church building, which now serves as the parish hall under the name McDonnell Hall. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2016.
Where is Our Lady of Guadalupe Church located?
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is located at 2020 EAST SAN ANTONIO, San Jose, CA, 95116. The building sits at coordinates 37.35280, -121.84539, placing it in San Jose, CA 95116.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 764 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 6, 2026.
The neighborhood around Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
The ZIP code 95116 area around Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is home to 50,436 residents with a median household income of $81,216 and a median age of 35.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 100000837.
Read the official NPS nomination for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church →
Churches founded the same year as Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1953 are indexed in Churches List.
- Episcopal Parish of Saint Michael and All Angels Tucson, AZ
- Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Los Angeles, CA
- Sacred Heart Cathedral Salina, KS
- Greek Orthodox Church Charleston, SC
- Japanese American United New York, NY
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
- What denomination is Our Lady of Guadalupe Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Our Lady of Guadalupe Church located?
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is located at 2020 EAST SAN ANTONIO, San Jose, CA, 95116.
- When was Our Lady of Guadalupe Church founded?
- Founded in 1953.
- Is Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 100000837.
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