Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater
About Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater
The Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater in Vancouver, Washington holds a singular place in the Archdiocese of Seattle as the original cathedral church before the archdiocesan seat was established elsewhere. Located in downtown Vancouver, the parish offers daily noon Mass on weekdays, two English Sunday Masses, a Saturday vigil, and Vietnamese-language Masses on Sunday afternoons, reflecting a vibrant multicultural congregation.
Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater is a Roman Catholic parish in Vancouver, Washington, part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The parish offers Mass 10 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10:30 AM and 1 PM and 1:30 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. The parish offers Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. 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.
Confession Schedule
Sunday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adults
Schedule: Sunday, 9 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater? ▼
Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 1 PM, 1:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater? ▼
Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater confession times: Sunday 12:30 PM, 1 PM - 2 PM; Wednesday 11 AM - 11:45 AM; Friday 11 AM - 11:45 AM; Saturday 8 AM - 8:45 AM, 4 PM - 4:40 PM, 4 PM - 4:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater? ▼
Yes, Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater offers daily Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12:10 PM.
Where is Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater located? ▼
Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater is located at 218 W 12th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater offers Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. The adoration chapel is open around the clock for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
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