AN EVENING OF PRAYER AND DIALOGUE WITH CARDINAL PAROLIN
High school youth and young adults (18-35) from across Silicon Valley are invited to a rare and historic encounter with His Eminence Pietro Cardinal Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See.
As the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Parolin is the second-highest-ranking official at the Vatican after the Pope. He serves as one of the Holy Father’s closest collaborators and plays a central role in the Church’s diplomatic and international affairs.
During this special evening, youth and young adults will have the opportunity to hear directly from Cardinal Parolin as he responds to questions from our own youth and young adults.
The evening will also include praise and worship, Scripture, prayer, a final message from Cardinal Parolin, and a blessing.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
80 S. Market Street, San José, CA 95113Check-in begins at 5:00 p.m.
The Liturgy will begin at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Important Registration Information
Space is extremely limited. Submitting a registration request through Luma does not guarantee admission. Those selected to attend will receive a separate confirmation.
Young Adults Ages 18–35: Request a ticket through this Luma page.
High school Youth: Please register using the following link - Link to HS Registration
Please do not attend unless you have received confirmation that you were selected.
Parking and Directions
The Cathedral is located at 80 S. Market Street. The main entrance faces Market Street.
Please note that the Cathedral does not have its own parking lot. Sunday parking options include:
Market & San Pedro Square Garage — Recommended
45 N. Market Street
Approximately a 5-minute walk from the Cathedral. After exiting the garage, walk south on Market Street toward the downtown plaza. The Cathedral will be on your left. The first 90 minutes are free, with a maximum Sunday rate of $10.
Third & Santa Clara Garage
25 S. Third Street
Approximately a 6-minute walk from the Cathedral. The first 90 minutes are free, with a maximum Sunday rate of $10. This garage is smaller, so spaces may be limited.
Fourth & St. John Garage — Free Sunday Parking
50 N. Fourth Street
Approximately a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral. Parking is free to the public on Sundays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Metered street parking and private lots are also available nearby. Please check all posted signs and rates before leaving your vehicle.
We strongly recommend arriving 20–30 minutes before to allow enough time to park, walk to the Cathedral, check in, and be seated.
Join us for this extraordinary opportunity to encounter one of the Church’s most influential leaders and to share with him the faith, hopes, and experiences of the youth and young adults of Silicon Valley.