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Catholic Churches in Colchester, England

St James the Less and St Helen

Diocese of Brentwood

Directions

Address

51 Priory Street
Colchester, ENG CO1 2QB

Phone

01206 866317

About St James the Less and St Helen

St James the Less and St Helen is a Roman Rite parish located in Colchester, Essex, GB, within the Diocese of Brentwood. St James the Less was one of the Twelve Apostles and is traditionally considered the first bishop of Jerusalem. St Helen, mother of Emperor Constantine I, is credited with finding the True Cross in the 4th century. The parish offers 14 Masses weekly, with 7 on Sundays. Confession and adoration schedules are not yet listed. Masses are offered in Polish and Filipino.


St James the Less and St Helen is a Roman Catholic parish in Colchester, ENG, part of the Diocese of Brentwood. The parish offers Mass 14 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM and 2 PM and 4 PM and 6:30 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM(St James the Less and St Helen)
8:30 AM(St Cedd and St Gregory)
9:30 AM(St Joseph)
10:30 AM(St James the Less and St Helen)
2 PM(St James the Less and St Helen)
Polish
4 PM(St James the Less and St Helen, 1st Sunday of each Month)
Filipino
6:30 PM(St James the Less and St Helen)

Monday

9:30 AM(St James the Less and St Helen)

Tuesday

9:30 AM(St James the Less and St Helen)

Wednesday

9:30 AM(St James the Less and St Helen)

Thursday

9:30 AM(St James the Less and St Helen)

Friday

9:30 AM(St James the Less and St Helen)

Saturday

9:30 AM(St James the Less and St Helen)
5 PM(St Theodore of Canterbury)

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

Confession Schedule

Saturday

10 AMverified: parish website (2026-06-26)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St James the Less and St Helen?

St James the Less and St Helen Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM, 6:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St James the Less and St Helen?

St James the Less and St Helen confession times: Saturday 10 AM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St James the Less and St Helen?

Yes, St James the Less and St Helen celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St James the Less and St Helen have daily Mass?

Yes, St James the Less and St Helen offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 9:30 AM.

Where is St James the Less and St Helen located?

St James the Less and St Helen is located at 51 Priory Street, Colchester, ENG CO1 2QB. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.