About St. James Major Catholic Church
St. James Major Catholic Church is a Catholic church located at Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA, 70122. You can reach St. James Major Catholic Church at +15043046750.
Patron saint of St. James Major Catholic Church
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
St. James Parish, Louisiana
St. James Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Convent. The parish was created in 1807. St. James Parish is a part of the New Orleans–Metairie, Louisiana metropolitan statistical area, sitting between New Orleans and Baton Rouge on the Mississippi River. According to the 2020 United States census, the population was 20,192.
Where is St. James Major Catholic Church located?
St. James Major Catholic Church is located at Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA, 70122. The building sits at coordinates 29.99033, -90.07149, placing it in New Orleans, LA 70122.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around St. James Major Catholic Church
The ZIP code 70122 area around St. James Major Catholic Church is home to 35,147 residents with a median household income of $44,750 and a median age of 40.4 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 Major Catholic Church
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 Major Catholic Church
- What denomination is St. James Major Catholic Church?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. James Major Catholic Church located?
- St. James Major Catholic Church is located at Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA, 70122.
- Who is the patron saint of St. James Major Catholic Church?
- Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
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