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St. James

240 Cathedral Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201

About St. James


St. James is a Catholic parish located at 240 Cathedral Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11201. The St. James parish office answers at +17188556390.

Patron saint of St. James


Saint James

James the Greater, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 25

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Other parishes named after Saint James


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Where is St. James located?


St. James is located at 240 Cathedral Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11201. The building sits at coordinates 40.69370, -73.98986, placing it in Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around St. James


The ZIP code 11201 area around St. James is home to 69,755 residents with a median household income of $163,310 and a median age of 35.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

69,755 Residents in ZIP 11201
35.1 Median age
$163,310 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 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 240 Cathedral Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11201.
Who is the patron saint of St. James?
Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.

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