St James Catholic Church Gadsden Al

About this church

St. James Catholic Church is a parish at 622 Chestnut Street in Gadsden, Alabama. Weekend Masses are on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in English, with a Spanish-language Mass on Sunday at 1 p.m. Weekday Masses are held Tuesday at 5 p.m., Wednesday at noon (or 9:30 a.m. during the school year), Thursday at 5 p.m., and Friday at noon, with no Monday Mass. On Thursday, Mass is followed by exposition, confession, and benediction at 7 p.m. Confession is also offered Saturday from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment.

The site has a visitor page for newcomers, with a worship aid in each pew and a streaming and overflow room for families with children ages five and under. Dress is comfortable but conservative. The parish offers OCIA classes, baptism and marriage information, and parish school of religion classes through eighth grade at the St. Joseph House of Studies, and St. James School has been part of the parish since 1912. Groups include a Spanish-language prayer group on Saturdays at 6 p.m. and a young adult group for ages 18 to 35 on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. The office is open Monday through Thursday. Mass times were recently changed, so confirm them on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass and confession schedule, groups · Visitor information · Parish history and school · Address and office hours

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Hours

Published hours can change. Confirm them directly with the church before visiting.

Location