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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.

Lent 2025

Lenten events happening throughout March and April.

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Fish Fry + Bake

Join Us on Fridays!

St. Patrick's Day Dinner

Music, Dance, 50/50 Auction, Soda Bread, Bailey's Coffee & Hot Cocoa, and Mint Chocochip Milkshakes

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Lenten Bible Study Flyer

Lenten Bible Study

Exploring the Letters of Saint Paul

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Vehicle Ministry

Mother & Daughter Breakfast

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Senior Luncheon

Mass, Luncheon, and Confessions

Mission 2026!

The Parish of Saint James is joining Water 4 Mercy in the mission to give drink to the thirsty and feeding the hungry.

Lent 2025

Lenten events happening throughout March and April.

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Fish Fry + Bake

Join Us on Fridays!

St. Patrick's Day Dinner

Music, Dance, 50/50 Auction, Soda Bread, Bailey's Coffee & Hot Cocoa, and Mint Chocochip Milkshakes

Get the Details

Join our Church Community

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Diocesan Information

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

Chatholic Charities West Virgina Accountability Faith in WV Bulletin Mass

Diocesan News

02-20-25 – Diocese Announces Disaster Assistance Fund

WHEELING—Recovery efforts continue across the Mountain State after the severe flooding that occurred earlier this month. Several counties have experienced generational flooding resulting in loss of life, property, and livelihood. More than ten counties in our state remain under a State of Emergency. With many roads just being re-opened, the scope of the devastation is [...]

02-14-25 – Pastoral Letter from Bishop Mark Brennan

Immigrants: Our Neighbors, Friends and Fellow Believers When I was a boy, we children sometimes asked one another: “What are you?” It wasn’t a question about our sex or what position we played in baseball or soccer; it was a question about where our family had come from. “I’m Irish,” someone would answer. “My family [...]

02-13-25 – Bishop Mark E. Brennan has made public the following appointment:

Father Andrew Switzer has been elected to a three-year term on the Diocesan Presbyteral Council, effective December 31, 2024. This is in addition to his current assignment as pastor of St. Agnes Parish in Shepherdstown.

Latest Updates

Successful Drilling at Chiuta Village, Zambia

By Matt Byers • March 15, 2025

I'm delighted to share that successful drilling took place at Chiuta Village yielding 1.00 liters of water every second! The community members were overjoyed and we are so grateful that you have chosen to transform this village.

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