About St. James
St. James is a Catholic church located at 718 Franklin Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221. You can reach St. James at +14122411392.
Patron saint of St. James
Other churches named after Saint James
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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
St. James Church (Pittsburgh)
St. James Church is a historic Roman Catholic church in the West End neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded as a parish of the Diocese of Pittsburgh in 1853, the current Brick Gothic church was built in 1884, and served as a parish church for 120 years until its closure in 2004. Deconsecrated and sold, it subsequently housed an art gallery for ten years, before it was acquired by the Society of Saint Pius X in August 2014 and then restored to active use.
Where is St. James located?
St. James is located at 718 Franklin Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221. The building sits at coordinates 40.44359, -79.89299, placing it in Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around St. James
The ZIP code 15221 area around St. James is home to 29,583 residents with a median household income of $53,354 and a median age of 41.6 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 718 Franklin Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221.
- Who is the patron saint of St. James?
- Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
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