Welcome to St James Basilica
The first Catholics settled in the James and Pipestem river valley as early as 1872 but a church for the congregation was not formed until the later 1870's. Mass was celebrated by missionary priests who made trips through the area. Services were celebrated in a railroad box car, in the courthouse, a one-room school and in Klaus Hall...
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Pastor/Rector: Fr. Al M. Bitz
Parochial Vicar: Fr. John McGinnis
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Joe Barrett