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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.

St. Vitus Father/Daughter Dance

Friday, April 24th @ 5:30 PM

St. James Social Hall

Student Mass

Brought to you by Catholics Rams

Sundays at the Old St. Agnes Chapel

All are welcome!

Serving with Love Spring Concert

Sunday, April 26th @ 2PM

Saint James the Greater Catholic Church

32nd Annual Memorial Mass

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Washington, DC

RSVP by 4/30!!!

RaiseRight Raffle

2026 George & Grace Hagen Scholarship

Click for Details!

Women's Discernment Retreat

May 8th - May 10th

Priest Field Pastoral Center

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Help @ Saint James!

Saint Julian's Event Ministry

Summer at St. James 2026

Summer is just around the corner. Contact Allie Enos with any questions.

St. Vitus Father/Daughter Dance

Friday, April 24th @ 5:30 PM

St. James Social Hall

Student Mass

Brought to you by Catholics Rams

Sundays at the Old St. Agnes Chapel

All are welcome!

Join our Church Community

Explore ways you can get involved.

Faith Formation

Diocesan Information

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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

02-23-26 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointments:

Father Shinto Mathew was elected to a three-year term on the Diocesan Presbyteral Council, effective December 31, 2025. This is in addition to his current assignment as pastor of St. John Parish in St. Marys, Christ Our Hope Mission in Harrisville, and St. Joseph Chapel in Pennsboro. Father Martin Smay was elected to a three-year [...]

02-18-26 – Bishop Brennan’s Message for Lent, 2026

Most Rev. Mark E. Brennan Dear faithful of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, We have begun the holy season of Lent with ashes on our foreheads and hope in our hearts. Lent’s goal is to prepare us spiritually for the great feast of Easter, when we celebrate the Lord Jesus’ resurrection from the dead [...]

02-12-26 – Bishop Mark Brennan’s Pastoral Letter on Marriage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, National Marriage Week, celebrated from February 7 to 14, is a welcome opportunity to recognize the profound importance of marriage and family life in our world and in our Church. As a celibate priest, I have come to know many married couples and have celebrated hundreds of weddings, learning [...]

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Charles Town, WV 25414

Phone: 304-725-5558

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