Chaldeans And Assyrians In The United States

St. Mary Assyrian Chaldean Catholic Church

109 N. First Street , Campbell , CA 95008
Phone (408) 378-6212, Fax (408) 379-0496

Clergy

Fr. Yoshia Sana - Fr. Sana was born in Araden , Iraq . After completing his education in Iraq , Fr. Sana was sent to Rome to study philosophy and theology. He was ordained a priest in 1984 at St. Peter's church in Rome.

In 1987, Fr. Sana arrived from Rome to serve the Assyrian Chaldean community of San Jose , California . He continued celebrating Mass on a temporary basis at St. Lucy's parish until 1995, when Fr. Sana and the community purchased the current church building in the city of Campbell.

After a major remodeling, the church was dedicated to St. Mary on September 12, 1995 by Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim. In 1996, the parish purchased a house adjacent to the church, after selling the first house that was bought in 1987 to serve as a residence of their priest and also as a place to hold parish council meetings.

History

• 1981: Fr. Francis Dawood establishes a mission in San Jose and celebrates biweekly Mass.
• 1986: Fr. Giuliano Costato, celebrates mass for the community for one year.
• 1987: Fr. Yoshia Sana Begins serving at parish.
• Sept. 1988: A house is purchased as a rectory and parish center.
• Mar. 1995: Church is purchased in the city of Campell .
• Sept. 23, 1995: Church dedicated.    
• When Fr. Yoshia Sana started in 1987 there were 150 families. Today the numbers has risen to 330 families.
• On average there are 12-14 baptisms and first Communions yearly, along with 3 to 5 weddings.