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We Are a Church Built on Love
Centered in Christ
Open and Welcoming to All

We’re an inclusive church that serves our community and celebrates Mass in the Catholic tradition.

Learn About Our Services

We Are a Church Built on Love
Centered in Christ
Open and Welcoming to All

We’re an inclusive church that serves our community and celebrates Mass in the Catholic tradition.

Learn About Our Services

The Search for a Spiritual Home

St. James is a spiritual home where you can come as you are. All who seek a faithful community that is dedicated to bringing the love of Jesus to our community are welcome here.

Come and See

At St. James, you will find a welcoming community that you can worship with and feel at home. If you want to attend Mass in a Catholic tradition, St. James provides that. We also have opportunities to serve and lead including:

Readers
Greeters
Spiritual reflections lead by lay persons
Joining our Parish Council
Community outreach efforts

To learn more, contact us at info@stjamesfostoria.org

At St. James, you’ll experience…

Welcoming Community

No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, we are a loving church that will meet you there.

Open Table

All who accept Jesus Christ into their hearts as their Lord and Saviour are welcome to receive Holy Communion.

Catholic Tradition

We celebrate Mass and the Holy sacraments in the Catholic Tradition.

Outward Focus

Our parish mission is to worship together and enrich our faith to better serve our community needs.

Open to All Believers

Our Eucharistic-based worship is open to all believers, whether Catholic or Protestant. Worship continues beyond the walls of our building through ongoing service to the community. As a stable, financially blessed church, we are committed to bringing the loving care of Jesus to everyone we encounter.
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How can we pray for you? We really want to know.

Share your prayer request and we’ll notify you when we receive it. It’s a pleasure and a privilege to intercede on your behalf.
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Read “Words of Welcome,” Our Church Blog

Welcome to Kansas St. James

February 26, 2024
Welcome to the new Kansas St. James website! If you have stopped going to church or are disappointed with many of the rules of the Catholic Church today, yet would […]
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A Parish’s Journey: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Kansas St. James Catholic Church

January 23, 2024
The small rural town of Kansas, Ohio was home to St. James Catholic Church for over 100 years. Established in 1889 as a mission parish of the larger St. Mary’s […]
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Upcoming Events

Join us for Christmas Eve Mass on December 24 at 4 p.m. followed by a potluck.  All are welcome.

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