St. James
About St. James
Founded in 1881, St. James Catholic Church has served Kearney, Nebraska, for well over a century as a welcoming parish of the Diocese of Grand Island. Pastor Fr. Josh Brown leads a diverse, multilingual congregation that celebrates Sunday Mass in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese (the first Sunday of each month), with daily weekday Masses, a preschool ministry, adoration, and an affiliation with Kearney Catholic High School.
St. James is a Roman Catholic parish in Kearney, Nebraska, part of the Diocese of Grand Island. The parish offers Mass 9 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM and 3 PM. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Youth Ministry
You: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body
teensSchedule: Wednesday, seasonal
Starting with Saint John Paul II’s revolutionary Theology of the Body, it addresses many issues teens face. This program will give teens the answers and the tools they need to successfully and safely navigate through life.
Offered to High School teens on Wednesday nights throughout the summer.
Rosary Groups
Rosary
All agesSchedule: Sunday, weekly
Every Sunday before the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Masses
Rosary and Evening Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours)
All agesSchedule: Tuesday, 6:15 PM, weekly
Men's Groups
Men's Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. James? ▼
St. James Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 3 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. James? ▼
Yes, St. James celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. James have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. James offers daily Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12 PM, 8:15 AM, 8 AM.
Where is St. James located? ▼
St. James is located at 3801 Ave. A, Kearney, NE 68847. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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