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St. James Catholic Church

Diocese of Lincoln

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Address

500 W First Street
Cortland, NE 68331

About St. James Catholic Church

St. James Catholic Church serves the small farming community of Cortland, Nebraska, in the Diocese of Lincoln, with Father Thomas Lux as pastor. The parish keeps a full weekday rhythm with early 7:00 a.m. Masses most mornings and a Wednesday evening liturgy, followed by a Saturday vigil and two Sunday morning Masses. Confessions are heard before each daily and Sunday Mass.


St. James Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Cortland, Nebraska, part of the Diocese of Lincoln. The parish offers Mass 9 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10:30 AM. Confession is available on Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM
10:30 AM

Monday

7 AM

Tuesday

7 AM

Wednesday

6:30 PM

Thursday

7 AM

Friday

7 AM

Saturday

8 AM
5 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Sunday

7:30 AM - 7:50 AM30 minutes before all Sunday Masses
10 AM - 10:30 AM

Wednesday

6:05 PM - 6:25 PM

Saturday

7:35 AM - 7:55 AM
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM

Programs & Ministries

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Faith Formation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. James Catholic Church?

St. James Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. James Catholic Church?

St. James Catholic Church confession times: Sunday 7:30 AM - 7:50 AM, 10 AM - 10:30 AM; Wednesday 6:05 PM - 6:25 PM; Saturday 7:35 AM - 7:55 AM, 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. James Catholic Church?

Yes, St. James Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. James Catholic Church have daily Mass?

Yes, St. James Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 AM, 6:30 PM.

Where is St. James Catholic Church located?

St. James Catholic Church is located at 500 W First Street, Cortland, NE 68331. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.