Shrine of St. Joseph

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, an ancient feast celebrating the finding of Christ's cross in Jerusalem and the dedication of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which, still today houses the sites of Calvary and the burial place of Jesus. As we reflect today on Jesus being "lifted up" on the cross for the redemption of the world, let us celebrate the crosses we lift up, the crosses we take up on our journeys to Calvary, the crosses which become trees of life that transform the crucifixions around us into triumphs of the Easter promise!

Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ
Shrine Director

We are blessed and grateful that you have expressed interest in knowing more about the Shrine of St. Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer, located on the scenic Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz, California. This is a sacred place in the midst of God's loving creation that allows one to be refreshed in spirit and renewed in mind and heart.