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St. James Major Catholic Church

Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70122

About St. James Major Catholic Church


St. James Major Catholic Church is a Catholic parish located at Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA, 70122. The St. James Major Catholic Church parish office answers at +15043046750.

Patron saint of St. James Major Catholic Church


Saint James

James the Greater, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 25

Read about Saint James on Wikipedia →

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.

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 30.00851, -90.06472, 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.

35,147 Residents in ZIP 70122
40.4 Median age
$44,750 Median household income

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 parishes 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 parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. James Major Catholic Church located?
The parish 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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