San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Guadalupe Mission of San Jose
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. Guadalupe Mission of San Jose Marker
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Chapel was established in 1953 by a Spanish-speaking community of Catholic faithful led by Father Donald McDonnell, a member of the San Francisco Archdiocese's "Spanish Mission Band." Here, Father McDonnell befriended a young César Chávez and introduced him to a universe of writings about spirituality, labor rights, human rights, and social justice. Father McDonnell also introduced Chávez to Fred Ross, and the chapel became an important home for their work with the community service organization. Later renamed McDonnell Hall, Guadalupe Mission Chapel provided a foundation for Chávez's work with Dolores Huerta to co-found the United Farm Workers Union and maintains its historic association with Chávez, the UFW, immigrants, and all who are poor in spirit.
California Registered Landmark No. 1049.
Erected 2014 by State Department of Parks and Recreation; Bishop Patrick J. McGrath of the Diocese of San Jose, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish; and California Assembly speaker pro tempore Nora Campos. (Marker Number 1049.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Civil Rights
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Location. 37° 21.166′ N, 121° 50.681′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker can be reached from San Antonio Street east of Sunset Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2020 E San Antonio St, San Jose CA 95116, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chavez Family Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Cesar E. Chavez (approx. ¼ mile away); Emma Prusch and Her Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); San Jose High School (approx. 1½ miles away); Skinner's Seedling (approx. 1.7 miles away); Slettedahl House (approx. 1.9 miles away); San Jose Woman's Club (approx. 2.1 miles away); Sakauye Migrant Farm Worker Housing (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.
Photographed By Craig Baker
2. Guadalupe Mission of San Jose Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
