St. Jerome
Catholic Church
Welcome to
St. Jerome Catholic Church
St. Jerome Catholic Church is a parish community serving Kensington, and portions of El Cerrito, Berkeley and Albany. The parish boasts an active Saint Vincent de Paul conference, a variety of social activities throughout the year, and a music ministry at all three weekend Masses. Our parish offices are located on the ground level floor of the Rectory. St. Jerome was founded in 1941, grew in size throughout the post War boom and has an established, stable congregation. New arrivals in town are encouraged to join our worship, social and service activities. If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Christianity, or want to join the Catholic Faith tradition, we invite you to join the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, a year-round process of education and discernment. The RCIA is a great way to reintegrate as a “returning Catholic”.
MORE THAN A CHURCH
Serving El Cerrito and Neighboring Community
St. Jerome is open to worshippers of all ages and backgrounds. We lead our congregation in worship, deepening the connection to God, understanding the teachings of Christ, and ultimately to a vibrant faith.
We have a long, proud history of serving the people of San Francisco. Through the dedication of our leadership, staff members and volunteers, we are committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ, and are here to spread His message. Contact us today to find out more about becoming part of the St. Jerome community.
Meet Our Pastor
I am Father Michael Nghia Pham, and I feel truly blessed to serve as your Parochial Administrator at St. Jerome. It is my honor to be part of this vibrant community, and I look forward to working together in faith fellowship.
I arrived in the US from Vietnam in 2003, thanks to my parents' support. I began my journey with the Diocese of Oakland, studying Philosophy at Mount Angel Seminary from 2006 to 2009, and then Theology at St. Patrick’s Seminary from 2009 to 2014. I was ordained as a priest by Bishop Michael Barber in May 2014, and my first assignment was with the Catholic Community of Pleasanton from 2014 to 2017. I then served at St. Joseph in Fremont (Mission San Jose) from 2017 to 2019, followed by two years at St. Anthony/Mary Help of Christians in Oakland. Over these seven years, I have cherished the joys and challenges of being a priest. Now, I am excited to be with you at St. Jerome and look forward to getting to each of you. I am grateful to God for the privilege of walking alongside you in our journey of faith, hope, and love. May God bless us and unite us as One Body of Christ. Thank you for your warm welcome. – Father Michael
“There is no salvation outside the church”