All Are Welcome

After more than 150 years in Kearney, the parish of St. James has a rich history as a community of Catholic worship and an established legacy of service to the people of Kearney and the surrounding areas.

We invite our Catholic brothers and sisters, as well as visitors from other denominations, to pray and celebrate the Sacraments with us. You will be welcomed and embraced as we join together as one in the presence of God.

Weekend Mass Times

Saturday – 5:00 pm

Sunday – 8:30 am & 10:30 am
 - Misa en Español – 12:30 pm
 - Mass in Vietnamese - 3:00 pm
     (every 1st Sunday)

Adoration

Tuesday - 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm 
Wednesday - 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

RECONCILIATION

Saturday – 3:30-4:30 pm
(or by appointment)

 

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

First Fridays – 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Weekday Mass Times

Monday – 8:00 am 

Tuesday – 8:00 am & 12:00 pm

Wednesday – 8:00 am & 12:00 pm

Thursday – 8:00 am 
(with KCHS)

Friday – 8:00 am

St. James Rosary Times

Rosary and Evening Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours)
Tuesdays at 6:15 pm in the church

Every Sunday before the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Masses

* This is the regular Mass schedule - be sure to check the Weekly Bulletin or our Mass Times page for any changes!

Our Mission

St. James parish was established in 1881 to be a sign of the presence of the Kingdom of God, to spread the Good News of the Gospel, and to minister and serve others. As Catholics, we believe in Jesus' dying and rising and in our call to celebrate the Sacraments and proclaim the Gospel.


St. James is Live Streaming Masses according to the following schedule:

Saturday - 5:00 pm - Weekend Mass
Monday - 8:00 am - No Live Streaming
Tuesday - 8:00 am &  12:00 Noon - No Live Streaming
Wednesday - 8:00 am & 12:00 Noon - No Live Streaming
Thursday - 8:00 am - No Live Streaming
Friday - No Live Streaming

These can be viewed either live or replay directly from the St. James Kearney YouTube Channel or by using the “Mass Videos” button on the St. James myParish App.


Fishing with St. James

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Another Fishing Story

Happy Feast of St James!

  One of my favorite stories or legends about St James is when his decapitated body floated from Judea across the Mediterranean Sea and washed ashore in Galicia at Padrón, Spain. The boat was miraculously carved from marble, and the mooring stone where it docked is still revered today. For many years, it is believed that St James was buried under the church of his namesake “Santiago de Compostela” in Spain. This has been a popular destination for pilgrims who desire to walk the “Camino” or the way of St James.
     We have a different “Camino” here at St James in Kearney, but the blessings and the “way” that our patron has set for us is the same. We are followers of Jesus Christ. We are disciples learning and growing together as a community. We are fishermen casting our nets far and wide in charity and unity as we strive to serve the Lord in others. We walk this “Camino” together and we celebrate the Lords goodness to us. We are blessed to have such a faith-filled community and brothers and sisters who desire to boldly live our faith together, when at times the world around us seems to contradict what we are about.
    Today, we celebrate St James and we celebrate Jesus in us and with us. As we celebrate, we pray that St James continue his intercession for us and all who are in need in our community. We pray for others to join us in this vibrant Catholic parish that is full of the life of Jesus Christ and guided by the light of the Holy Spirit. Please join me in praying this ancient St James prayer with hearts full of gratitude.

      “O Glorious St. James, because of your fervor and generosity, Jesus chose you to witness His glory on the Mount and His agony in the garden. Obtain for us strength and consolation in the upending struggles of this life. Help us to follow Christ constantly and generously, to be victors overall our difficulties, and to receive the crown of glory in heaven. Amen.”

In Jesus – Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown

 


Otra historia de pesca

¡Feliz Fiesta de Santiago Apóstol!

     Una de mis historias o leyendas favoritas sobre Santiago Apóstol es la que cuenta que, después de su decapitación, su cuerpo flotó desde Judea a través del mar Mediterráneo hasta llegar a las costas de Galicia, en Padrón, España. La embarcación estaba milagrosamente tallada en mármol, y la piedra de amarre donde atracó sigue siendo venerada hasta el día de hoy. Durante muchos años, se ha creído que Santiago fue sepultado bajo la iglesia que lleva su nombre, la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela, en España. Este lugar ha sido un destino muy querido por los peregrinos que desean recorrer el Camino de Santiago.
     Aquí, en la parroquia de Santiago en Kearney, tenemos un “Camino” diferente, pero las bendiciones y el “camino” que nuestro santo patrono nos ha señalado son los mismos. Somos seguidores de Jesucristo. Somos discípulos que aprendemos y crecemos juntos como comunidad. Somos pescadores que lanzamos nuestras redes a lo largo y ancho con caridad y unidad, esforzándonos por servir al Señor en nuestros hermanos. Caminamos este “Camino” juntos y celebramos la bondad del Señor para con nosotros. Somos bendecidos al contar con una comunidad llena de fe y con hermanos y hermanas que desean vivir nuestra fe con valentía, aun cuando, en ocasiones, el mundo que nos rodea parece contradecir aquello en lo que creemos.
     Hoy celebramos a Santiago Apóstol y celebramos a Jesús presente en nosotros y con nosotros. Al celebrar esta fiesta, pedimos que Santiago continúe intercediendo por nosotros y por todos los que tienen alguna necesidad en nuestra comunidad. Oramos para que otros se unan a esta vibrante parroquia católica, llena de la vida de Jesucristo y guiada por la luz del Espíritu Santo. Los invito a unirse a mí para rezar esta antigua oración a Santiago con el corazón lleno de gratitud.

     “Oh glorioso Santiago Apóstol, por tu fervor y generosidad, Jesús te eligió para ser testigo de su gloria en el monte y de su agonía en el huerto. Alcánzanos fortaleza y consuelo en las luchas y pruebas de esta vida. Ayúdanos a seguir a Cristo con fidelidad y generosidad, a vencer todas nuestras dificultades y a recibir la corona de gloria en el cielo. Amén.”

En Jesús, por María y José
Pd. Josh Brown

 

St. James Stained Glass Window

St. James Catholic Church

3801 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-5536
[email protected]

Parish Office Hours

Winter Hours:
Mon-Thurs – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Summer Hours:
Mon-Thurs – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Kearney Catholic High School

110 East 35th Street, Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-2610
kearneycatholic.org

KCHS Foundation

20 East 21st Street, Kearney, NE 68847
308-236-6903
kchsfoundation.org