Inspired by the Lord’s compassion and mercy, we’ve undertaken an ambitious project centered around the reconstruction of the St. Joseph Chapel of Healing. Why healing? We recognize that sin and life’s challenges wound us, but our merciful Lord invites us to come to Him (Matthew 11:28-30). Saint Joseph is also the hope of the sick. As a man, Jesus learned love and compassion from His family, His mother Mary, foster father Joseph, 
and grandparents Joachim and Ann. Within this chapel, you’ll encounter the Holy Family, praying alongside 
relics that witness their lives:

1. A relic from Joachim and Ann’s house: This relic originates from the ancestral home of the Holy Family in Nazareth, where Jesus’ grandparents raised Mary. The Church of the Nutrition marks the spot where the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear a son (Luke 1:26-38). This relic connects us to the roots of our faith.
2. A relic from Saint Joseph’s carpentry shop: This relic comes from the workshop where Saint Joseph taught Jesus the trade of carpentry. Saint Joseph’s carpentry shop is believed to be located near the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth. This site commemorates the Holy Family’s life in Nazareth.
3. A relic from the room where Mary received the Annunciation: This relic originates from the very room where the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear Jesus. The Annunciation is celebrated as a pivotal event in Christian tradition (Luke 1:26-38). This relic bridges the gap between heaven and earth.
4. An original painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary dating back to the 17th century and restored 
in 1987. Surrounded by the symbols of the Litany of Loreto which derives its name from the Shrine of Virgin in Loreto, Italy. The Holy House of the Virgin and the Holy Family had been miraculously transported from Nazareth to Loreto in 1294. 
The Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary dates as 
far back as 1531 and has many positive results in 
our lives when prayed. Pray the Litany of Loreto: https://www.vatican.va/special/rosary/documents/litanie-lauretane_en.html.
5. Eight Healing Miracles. To commemorate Christ’s healing power, we’ve commissioned local artists from diverse backgrounds and cultures to create paintings depicting eight significant healing miracles:
6. Healing of the child (Jairus’ daughter) – Mark 5:21-43
7. Healing of two blind men – Matthew 9:27-31
8. Healing of the woman with the alabaster jar – 
Luke 7:36-50
9. Healing of the leper – Matthew 8:1-4
10. Healing of the paralyzed man – Luke 5:18-25
11. Healing of the crippled woman – Luke 13:10-13
12. Healing of Peter’s Mother-in-Law – Luke 4:38-39
13. Healing of the Syrophoenician’s daughter 
- Matthew 15:22-28

These works of art capture the universality of Christ’s healing and the individuality of those seeking His touch.

In summary, in this sacred space, you are invited to experience:

– Healing and forgiveness through the intercession of the holy family.
– Spiritual renewal through prayer and reflection
– Communion with the Holy Family, embracing their love and wisdom
– Renewal of heart and spirit, surrendering to God’s mercy.

Join us on this pilgrimage, and may the Lord’s compassion envelop you. Visit the St. Joseph Chapel of Healing at the Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph, Mission San José, Fremont, and let the Lord’s love transform your life.

– Fr. Anthony Huong Le