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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.

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Saint James in the Fall

September 2025 Events

Saint James in the Fall

October 2025 Events

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Respect Life Sunday

October 5th!

Rosary in front of the Charles Town Post Office from 2 PM - 3 PM.

Public Square Rosary

Saturday, October 11th @ Noon

2025 Fred Gessler Memorial Golf Tournament

Join us for a fantastic day of faith, golf, camaraderie, and the vibrant colors of autumn at our Fall Golf Tournament.

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Apollo 5 Concert

Tuesday, Oct. 5th @ 7PM

Adults = $25

Students = $10

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Second Collection Continues!

The mortgage will be paid off in June! However, the Parish facilities are in need of some repairs!

St. James Friends

A new ministry for our 50+ crowd and their families.

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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.

Saint James in the Fall

September 2025 Events

Saint James in the Fall

October 2025 Events

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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

09-29-25 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointments:

Msgr. Anthony Cincinnati, V.F., is appointed Interim Vicar Forane of the Clarksburg Vicariate, effective immediately. This appointment is made in addition to his current assignment as pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Morgantown. Very Rev. B.K. Akila Rodrigo, T.O.R., Assoc. V.F., is appointed Associate Vicar Forane of the Clarksburg Vicariate, effective immediately. This appointment [...]

09-15-25 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointments:

Father Joseph Abraham, V.C., has been appointed Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, New Martinsville; Mater Dolorosa Parish, Paden City; St. Joseph Mission, Proctor; and Holy Rosary Mission, Sistersville; effective August 15, 2025. His place of residence is not affected by this assignment. Father Ramababu Dakkamadugula, H.G.N., has been appointed Pastor of Holy Redeemer [...]

08-27-25 – Bishop Brennan’s Article on Vaccination Controversy

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate, that is the question. And the answer is: vaccinate! I had measles as a boy and was fortunate it was a mild case; it can be fatal. I received the Salk vaccine against polio. It kept me from getting a disease that had paralyzed many children and adults up [...]

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Charles Town, WV 25414

Phone: 304-725-5558

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