About St. James
St. James is a Catholic church located at 535 Caswell Street, Belvidere, IL, 61008. You can reach St. James at +18155476397.
St. James is one of 34 churches we list in Belvidere, among 13,817 across Illinois. It falls within Boone County and the Rockford, IL metro area. It is counted among 1,563 in the Catholic tradition across Illinois.
Patron saint of St. James
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 St. James located?
St. James is located at 535 Caswell Street, Belvidere, IL, 61008. The building sits at coordinates 42.25633, -88.83573, placing it in Belvidere, IL 61008.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around St. James
The ZIP code 61008 area around St. James is home to 34,227 residents with a median household income of $69,945 and a median age of 40.5 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at St. James
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 St. James
- What denomination is St. James?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. James located?
- St. James is located at 535 Caswell Street, Belvidere, IL, 61008.
- Who is the patron saint of St. James?
- Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
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