Catholic · WA · est. 1885

Saint James Catholic Church

218 WEST 12TH STREET, Vancouver, WA 98660

About Saint James Catholic Church


Saint James Catholic Church is a Catholic church located at 218 WEST 12TH STREET, Vancouver, WA, 98660. Saint James Catholic Church was founded in 1885. You can reach Saint James Catholic Church at +13606933052.

Patron saint of Saint James Catholic Church


Saint James

James the Greater, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 25

Read about Saint James on Wikipedia →

Other churches named after Saint James


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Where is Saint James Catholic Church located?


Saint James Catholic Church is located at 218 WEST 12TH STREET, Vancouver, WA, 98660. The building sits at coordinates 45.63039, -122.67299, placing it in Vancouver, WA 98660.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

What to expect at a service at Saint James Catholic Church


Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Saint James Catholic Church


5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as Saint James Catholic Church


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1885 are indexed in Churches List.

Saint James Catholic Church by the numbers


141 Years of continuous worship since 1885
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition
Donald MacKay Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Saint James Catholic Church


What denomination is Saint James Catholic Church?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint James Catholic Church located?
Saint James Catholic Church is located at 218 WEST 12TH STREET, Vancouver, WA, 98660.
When was Saint James Catholic Church founded?
Founded in 1885.
Who is the patron saint of Saint James Catholic Church?
Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
What is the architecture of Saint James Catholic Church?
Saint James Catholic Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Donald MacKay.

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Est. 1885 One of 434 Catholic churches in WA  ·  See the register →
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