Nigerian Igbo Catholic Community - ICC San Jose

Nigerian Igbo Catholic Community - ICC San Jose San Jose, California, chapter of the Nigerian Igbo Catholic Community of USA (ICCUSA). This vibrant C A potluck follows every monthly mass service.

San Jose Igbo Catholic Community is a vibrant Christian community based in San Jose, California. We profess the Catholic religion and worship our Lord in Igbo language. Our church, Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, is a welcoming environment where all Igbos and friends across the Bay Area and beyond gather in service to God. Our monthly worship and gathering allows us to cultivate a lasting

fraternal Igbo Catholic community, and in the process, promote and foster our Christian values. The San Jose Igbo Catholic Community is a chapter of the Igbo Catholic Community, USA (ICCUSA), with branches throughout the United States of America. Under diocesan guidelines, each chapter serves the pastoral needs of members and through liturgy, promotes the Igbo Christian culture, traditional values, and religious faith. We provide a caring village for our children and young adults to grow and learn through positive interaction with their peers under the guidance of parents, dedicated laity, and our Igbo priests. Children experience and develop Christian attitudes and behaviors of self-discipline, respect and responsibilities expressed by the community. Our activities include Baptismal services, youth education for Mass servers, adult and youth retreats, and support for the bereaved. We invite you to come and worship with our community at our monthly Sunday Mass! The Igbo mass is celebrated on the second Sunday of each month at 12:30pm at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. God's words are proclaimed in Igbo language during our services, which also feature Igbo liturgical hymns and charismatic songs accompanied by authentic Nigerian instruments.

11/12/2025
11/11/2025
You are invited. Come one, come all for a Joyful Sunday Mass of Faith & Vision: ​Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,​Y...
11/08/2025

You are invited. Come one, come all for a Joyful Sunday Mass of Faith & Vision:

​Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
​You are warmly invited to bring your family and friends to join us tomorrow, Sunday, November 9th, for an essential day of celebration and community leadership.

​Part 1: Celebrating Our Clergy and Religious
​Join us for a special Mass as we celebrate and give profound thanks for the wonderful gift of our Clergy and Religious team in our community.

​Date: Sunday, November 9th
​Venue: Church of the Transfiguration
​Address: 4325 Jarvis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
​Follows: A joyful Reception will be held immediately after the Mass.

​Part 2: Election of NICCSJ Officers
​We will also be holding the crucial election of our new NICCSJ officers tomorrow. Your participation is vital as we choose candidates to guide our community to greater heights.
​We pray for a successful election and for the Holy Spirit to guide us in selecting outstanding candidates.

​May God continue to bless us all as we gather to celebrate our dedicated Clergy and plan for the future of our organization. Amen.

Huge congratulations to Rev. Father James Okafor on his well deserved nomination for recognition! 🙏 His dedication and ...
09/30/2025

Huge congratulations to Rev. Father James Okafor on his well deserved nomination for recognition! 🙏 His dedication and hard work are truly inspiring, and this honor is a testament to his commitment.

The event is scheduled for October 12th, 2025 - please see the flyer for details.

The Mass celebration of the 20th anniversary and bazaar of NICCSJ’s 2025 calendar founded in 2005:This year's special an...
09/18/2025

The Mass celebration of the 20th anniversary and bazaar of NICCSJ’s 2025 calendar founded in 2005:

This year's special anniversary mass embodies a bilingual approach in Igbo and English language, with some of the community leaders, founding families, clergy and the distinguished present of Bishop Oscar Cantu amongst his amiable entourage.

Liturgical elements such as hymns, prayers of thanksgiving, readings reflect the 20 years of faithfulness and growth of the community.

This event marks 20 years of NICCSJ’s life; a period during which what started as a small community has grown into a recognized spiritual home for all particularly the Igbo Catholics in the Bay Area and environments. It serves as both celebration and recommitment to their mission: preserving Igbo culture & Christian faith among diaspora; nurturing younger generations; serving both spiritual and social needs.

Special appreciation goes to the Founders of the community which includes families such as Sunny & Ukamaka Offorjebe; Adolph & Ngozi Obilor; Emeka & Molly Uzor; Aidan & Celine Ogamba; Val & Onyii Nwogu; Charles & Fidelia Ndekwe; Silva Emodi; George & Vicky Awuzie; Emma & Tonia Onuegbe. Monsignor John Sandersfeld, then pastor of St. Francis of Assisi, was an important supporting figure.

https://www.niccsanjose.org/index.php

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4325 Jarvis Avenue
San Jose, CA
95118

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