Catholic · IL

St. James

742 E. Clay Street, Decatur, IL 62521

About St. James


St. James is a Catholic church located at 742 E. Clay Street, Decatur, IL, 62521. You can reach St. James at +12174287733.

Patron saint of St. James


Saint James

James the Greater, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 25

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Where is St. James located?


St. James is located at 742 E. Clay Street, Decatur, IL, 62521. The building sits at coordinates 39.83928, -88.94712, placing it in Decatur, IL 62521.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

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.

33,453 Residents in ZIP 62521
42.1 Median age
$62,955 Median household income

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 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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