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Welcome to Saint James

A Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Stewardship Parish

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Welcome to Saint James

At St. James we put our faith into action; we are committed to promoting vocations; we are prolife & pro-family; we support life-long faith formation; we are faithful to the liturgy of the Church; and we offer hundreds of opportunities every year to grow in faith and mercy.

Whether you just joined the parish or have been here for years, we ask all parishioners to be active members of our faith community.

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Announcements & Upcoming Events

To discover more upcoming events at Saint James the Greater, explore our bulletin or calendar.

March for Life 2026

Registration is Due Tomorrow (1/16/2026)

Weekend for Life 2026

January 23rd - January 25th

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Catholic School Week

Special Mass & Open House on Sunday, January 18th @ St. James. All other events will be at St. Joseph's School beginning on January 26th.

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Mom's Retreat 2026

Registration information & details for the weekend.

A Morning of Reflection

Saturday, February 7th

8AM - Noon

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Wine & Cheese Reception

Saturday, February 7th.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Valentine's Day Dinner

Saturday, February 14th

6:30PM

$75 per Couple

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March for Life 2026

Registration is Due Tomorrow (1/16/2026)

Weekend for Life 2026

January 23rd - January 25th

View Our Events!

Join our Church Community

Explore ways you can get involved.

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Diocesan Information

Diocesan Links

Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Department of Catholic Schools Policy for Protecting Children Video Catechism Vocations

Catholic Charities West Virgina Accountability Faith in WV Bulletin The Catholic Spirit Mass

Diocesan News

01-23-26 – A Message from Bishop Mark Brennan Regarding Mass Attendance this Weekend

As we look toward the coming weekend, weather forecasts indicate that severe winter conditions may affect much of our state and could make travel difficult or unsafe, particularly on Sunday. I wish to address this with pastoral care for the well-being of all entrusted to me. The Church teaches that our obligation to participate in [...]

01-20-26 – Obituary of Fr. Joseph McLaughlin

Fr. Joseph McLaughlin Fr. Joseph McLaughlin passed away peacefully at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM on January 08, 2026. Fr. Joe was born in Evanston, IL, to Joseph F. and Mildred (Barling) McLaughlin on October 12, 1943. He attended St. Bernard School in Pittsburgh and then St. Mary’s Manor in Penndel [...]

01-12-26 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointments:

Very Rev. John Rice, V.G., V.F., is appointed as a member of the College of Consultors. His five-year term will begin on December 31, 2025, and expire on December 31, 2030. This is in addition to his current assignments as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Vicar Forane of the Parkersburg Vicariate, and Pastor [...]

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Charles Town, WV 25414

Phone: 304-725-5558

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