About Saint James Rectory
Saint James Rectory is a Catholic church located at 161 FEDERAL STREET, Salem, MA, 01970. You can reach Saint James Rectory at +19787459060.
Saint James Rectory is one of 31 churches we list in Salem, among 3,708 across Massachusetts. It falls within Essex County and the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. It is counted among 10 Catholic churches in Salem, part of 341 in the Catholic tradition across Massachusetts.
Patron saint of Saint James Rectory
Other churches named after Saint James
5 other churches named in honor of Saint James are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Dallas, TX
Saint James
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Catholic · Savannah, GA
Saint James Catholic Church
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Catholic · Philadelphia, PA
Saint James Catholic Church
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Catholic · Columbus, OH
Saint James Less Roman Catholic Church
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Catholic · Kearney, NE
St. James
Where is Saint James Rectory located?
Saint James Rectory is located at 161 FEDERAL STREET, Salem, MA, 01970. The building sits at coordinates 42.51969, -70.90563, placing it in Salem, MA 01970.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 161 Federal Street, Salem, MA, 01970
- Coordinates
- 42.519691, -70.905625
- Latitude
- 42.519691
- Longitude
- -70.905625
- Directions
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What to expect at a service at Saint James Rectory
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.
Questions and answers about Saint James Rectory
- What denomination is Saint James Rectory?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint James Rectory located?
- Saint James Rectory is located at 161 FEDERAL STREET, Salem, MA, 01970.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint James Rectory?
- Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
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