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 19, 2026

Another Fishing Story

“And you taught your people, by these deeds, that those who are just must be kind; and you gave your children good ground for hope.” (Wisdom 12:19)
      The Lord God has been so kind to us, blessed St. James abundantly. I was reminded a few weeks ago that I was 1 year old, at St. James. After my first year as pastor, I am so grateful for all of you and for the many blessings and support. St. James is an amazing and faith-filled parish and I have come to see this over and over again as I have come to know and love you all.
     Next weekend we will celebrate our annual namesake, the Feast of St. James. I want to make sure everyone feels welcome and invited to attend this great celebration. Our parish is growing and we are seeing more new families every week. One of the things, among many, that we are known for is the way we are open and welcome and people have a sense of belonging when they are here. This certainly models what it means to be Catholic (universal). The Feast of St. James is an opportunity to gather and celebrate what God is doing here and to get to know people you may not know yet.
     I encourage everyone this week, to bring someone to celebrate with us for the Feast of St. James next weekend. Saturday night we will have a chicken dinner and Sunday morning the Knights of Columbus will be serving breakfast after Masses. I am so thankful for the Lord sending me here to serve you at St. James and I pray that we enjoy many more years serving together.

In Jesus – Through Mary & Joseph
Fr. Josh Brown

 


Otra historia de pesca

“Con estas obras enseñaste a tu pueblo que el justo debe ser bondadoso; y diste a tus hijos una buena esperanza.” (Sabiduría 12:19)
     El Señor Dios ha sido tan bondadoso con nosotros y ha bendecido abundantemente a St. James. Hace unas semanas recordé que ya había cumplido un año en St. James. Después de mi primer año como párroco, estoy muy agradecido por todos ustedes y por las muchas bendiciones y muestras de apoyo que he recibido. St. James es una parroquia maravillosa, llena de fe, y he podido ver esto una y otra vez a medida que he llegado a conocerlos y a quererlos a todos.
     El próximo fin de semana celebraremos nuestra fiesta anual patronal, la Fiesta de St. James. Quiero asegurarme de que todos se sientan bienvenidos e invitados a participar en esta gran celebración. Nuestra parroquia está creciendo y cada semana vemos llegar más familias nuevas. Una de las muchas cosas por las que somos conocidos es por la manera en que somos abiertos y acogedores, y porque las personas sienten que pertenecen cuando están aquí. Esto ciertamente refleja lo que significa ser católico (universal). La Fiesta de St. James es una oportunidad para reunirnos y celebrar lo que Dios está haciendo aquí, así como para conocer a personas que quizás todavía no conocemos.
     Los animo a todos esta semana a invitar a alguien a celebrar con nosotros la Fiesta de St. James el próximo fin de semana. El sábado por la noche tendremos una cena de pollo y el domingo por la mañana los Caballeros de Colón estarán sirviendo el desayuno después de las Misas. Estoy muy agradecido con el Señor por haberme enviado aquí para servirles en St. James, y oro para que disfrutemos de muchos años más sirviendo juntos.

 

En Jesús – Por medio de 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