MISSION STATEMENT
Saint James Catholic Church is a parish family that lives the Gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, prayer, teaching, and service, inspired by the example of Saint James the Greater.
Rev. Fr. B.K Akila Rodrigo T.O.R.
Other Resources
Easter Bread St. James Altar Rosary will begin baking each Wednesday & Thursday beginning Mar 4-5, continuing Mar 11-12, Mar 18-19, Mar 25-26. Place your order now!! Call Patty Gonzalez at 304-623-4085.
St. James Spaghetti Dinner will be held on May 3. Watch for more information to follow.
CATHOLIC SHARING APPEAL
Donate to our Catholic Sharing Appeal 2026: Donations can be made online at dwc.org/CSA. You can also scan the QR code below. Don’t forget that every dollar over half of our goal comes back to the parish. This is also a qualifier for grants and other funding from the Diocese.
Your Support Makes a Difference!
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To report an incidence of suspected child sexual abuse, please contact your local law enforcement agency, or you may confidentially contact WV Child Protective Services at 800.352.6513. To report suspected cases of sexual abuse by personnel of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, please notify civil authorities first and then please contact the Diocese at 888.434.6237 or 304.233.0880.
Virtus/Safe Environment: If you are involved in any ministry/volunteer work here at St. James/Sacred Heart, you MUST have completed a background check and Virtus. If you have any questions about whether or not you need to complete these requirements, or check on your status, please contact Susan Satterfield at 304-669-0429 for St. James or Nancy Cain 304-622-5856 for Sacred Heart.
This website is available in Spanish. Please check with us regarding the availability of other Spanish resources.