September 13, 2011 > St John the Baptist to install new pastor St John the Baptist to install new pastor Submitted By Juniel Butler Father Ritche Bueza will be installed as the 20th pastor of St. John the Baptist Church, 360 South Abel Street, Milpitas, on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at the 5 p.m. Mass. The Most Rev. Patrick J. McGrath, Bishop of the San Jose Diocese will preside. A reception and entertainment festivities at the Pavalkis Hall will follow the installation. The public is cordially invited to attend. St. John the Baptist is the first Roman Catholic Church in Milpitas and has a long history. It was established as a mission in 1866 and became a parish in 1877. For more information, contact (408) 262-2546, Extension 301.