St James Catholic Church
Kearney, Nebraska
Contact & Location for St James Catholic Church
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Service Times for St James Catholic Church
Sunday 8:30 AM
Mass
Sunday 10:30 AM
Mass
Sunday 12:30 PM
Mass (Spanish)
Monday 7:30 AM
Mass
Tuesday 7:30 AM
Mass
Tuesday 12:00 PM
Mass
Wednesday 7:30 AM
Mass
Wednesday 12:00 PM
Mass
Thursday 8:15 AM
Mass
Friday 7:30 AM
Mass
Friday 8:00 AM
Mass
Saturday 8:00 AM
Mass
Saturday 5:00 PM
Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
St. James is Live Streaming Masses
Leadership
Fr. Josh Brown
Pastor
What their website says
In Jesus – Through Mary & Joseph Fr. Josh Brown
Programs & Ministries at St James Catholic Church
About St James Catholic Church
St. James Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in Kearney established in 1881. The parish offers traditional Catholic worship with weekend Masses on Saturday evening and Sunday morning, plus a Sunday Misa en Español. Daily Mass is offered through the week, including several mornings at the KCHS Chapel. St. James also provides Reconciliation on Saturdays, Adoration on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and a Rosary and Evening Prayer time on Tuesday evenings. For children and families, the parish offers Little Fish Preschool and Faith Formation for Pre-K through 12th grade, along with children’s ministry and youth group opportunities.
First-Time Visitor Info for St James Catholic Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Services follow the Catholic Mass, with weekend Masses in English and a Sunday Misa en Español. Weekend Mass is also livestreamed on the St. James Kearney YouTube Channel and the myParish app. Visitor Tips: Reconciliation is offered Saturday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, or by appointment. Adoration is held Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1881
The parish says it “was established in 1881.” The history page says the first resident pastor was appointed in 1881 and a church was completed in 1911.
What their website says
St. James parish was established in 1881
Little Fish Preschool
What their website says
Little Fish Preschool is located at St. James Catholic Church and Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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