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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.

Valentine's Day Dinner

Saturday, February 14th

6:30PM

$75 per Couple

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Citizen's FD Pancake Day!

Tuesday, February 17th

6AM - 7PM

Carnevale

Tuesday, February 17th at 7PM

Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule

What is Lent?

Lent at Saint James

Daily, Weekly, and Special Events for the Season of Lent.

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Stations of the Cross

With Steve Crawford and Deacon Dave

Tuesday of Lent - 2/24 to 3/24

7PM - 8:30PM

Parish Library

2026 Mother & Daughter Breakfast

Sunday, February 22nd

9:15 AM Social Hall

Click for RSVP Info!

Valentine's Day Dinner

Saturday, February 14th

6:30PM

$75 per Couple

Click for Details!

Citizen's FD Pancake Day!

Tuesday, February 17th

6AM - 7PM

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Faith Formation

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

49 Crosswinds Drive
Charles Town, WV 25414

Phone: 304-725-5558

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