Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater

About this church

The Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater in Vancouver, Washington, is one of three churches in the Catholic community known as Parish Family 45, along with St. Joseph and Our Lady of Lourdes. Sunday Mass at the Proto-Cathedral is at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with a Vietnamese-language Mass at 1 p.m. Weekday Masses are at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday has a 9 a.m. Mass and a 5 p.m. vigil. Confession is offered Wednesday and Friday late morning and Saturday morning and afternoon, with Vietnamese-language confession on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. The site also lists a Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Adoration Chapel open around the clock; contact the parish office for access.

Across the parish family, ministries include youth ministry for middle and high school students, which currently meets at St. Joseph about once a month, youth confirmation preparation, a disability and inclusion ministry, a bereavement ministry, a GriefShare group, a Walking with Purpose study for women, and OCIA inquiry sessions year round for people interested in becoming Catholic. Mass intentions, bulletins, and livestreams are available through the site, and Knights of Columbus breakfasts are held at all three locations. Because times can change, confirm the schedule on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass, confession and adoration times; addresses · Youth ministry · Disability and inclusion ministry · Bereavement ministry

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