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622 Chestnut Street
Gadsden, AL 35904

About St. James

St. James Catholic Church in Gadsden, Alabama, led by Fr. Jose B. Chacko, is a bilingual parish in the Diocese of Birmingham that actively ministers to both English- and Spanish-speaking families. A dedicated Sunday Spanish Mass at 1 p.m., OCIA offered in both languages, and vibrant groups such as the prayer circle El Sembrador and a Spanish youth ministry reflect the community's rich cultural diversity.

St. James is a Roman Catholic parish in Gadsden, Alabama, part of the Diocese of Birmingham. The parish offers Mass 21 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 8 AM and 10:30 AM and 10:30 AM and 1 PM and 1 PM. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM
english
8 AM
10:30 AM
english
10:30 AM
1 PM
english
1 PM
Spanish

Monday

5 PM
6 PM
english
6 PM

Tuesday

5 PM
6 PM
bilingual

Wednesday

9:30 AM
english
9:30 AM(during school year)
12 PM
english
12 PM

Thursday

8 AM
english
8 AM

Friday

12 PM
english
12 PM

Saturday

4 PM
english
4 PM

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

Eucharistic Adoration

Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Friday: 6 PM - 8 PM (no evening Adoration during Lent)

Programs & Ministries

Youth Ministry

Youth Group / Grupo de Jovenes

Ages 13-19

Schedule: Wednesday, 5 PM–7 PM, weekly

Youth Group for ages 13-19, meets every Wednesday from 5-7 pm.

Prayer Groups

Grupo de Oracion El Sembrador

Schedule: Saturday, 6 PM, weekly

Spanish prayer group El Sembrador meets Saturdays at 6 PM.

Spanish-language prayer group

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. James? ▼

St. James Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 1 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. James? ▼

Yes, St. James celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM, 4 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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 6 PM, 9:30 AM, 12 PM.

Where is St. James located? ▼

St. James is located at 622 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35904. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. James have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼

Yes, St. James offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 9 AM - 12 PM, 6 PM - 8 PM.

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