About St. James
St. James is a Catholic parish located at 742 E. Clay Street, Decatur, IL, 62521. The St. James parish office answers at +12174287733.
Patron saint of St. James
Other parishes 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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St. James
Where is St. James located?
St. James is located at 742 E. Clay Street, Decatur, IL, 62521. The building sits at coordinates 39.81017, -88.92778, placing it in Decatur, IL 62521.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 600 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 10, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. James
The ZIP code 62521 area around St. James is home to 33,453 residents with a median household income of $62,955 and a median age of 42.1 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about St. James
- What denomination is St. James?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. James located?
- The parish is located at 742 E. Clay Street, Decatur, IL, 62521.
- Who is the patron saint of St. James?
- Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
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