St. James Catholic Church
Celebrating 125 Years
"A Parish in Touch with the Neighborhood"
742 East Clay Street, Decatur, Illinois 62521
PARISH STAFF
Sr. Glenda Bourgeois, O.S.U.
Parish Life Coordinator (Pastor)
Rev. Jeff Grant and Rev. Dennis Kollross
Sacramental Ministers
Sr. Chaminade Kelley, O.S.F., R.N.
Parish Nurse
James Rossi
Pastoral Associate
Kaye Smith
Parish Secretary
SCHOOL STAFF
Sr. Linda Kremer, S.S.N.D.
Principal
Frank Litchfield
Plant Manager
Marleen Sykes
School Finances
Teri Sykes
School Secretary
Parish Office:
217-428-7733
Parish Fax:
217-428-7426
School Office:
217-422-7031
School Fax:
217-422-2121
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday -8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Weekdays: TBA

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Special thanks to all whom helped make this website become a reality. Enjoy your visit amidst the pages of a parish rich in history. Tour our church and stained glass windows through a slide show within our Gallery pages.

If you are visiting Decatur and wish to take a tour of our church, contact Jim Rossi. There are tour times available throughout the year in celebration of the Jubilee.

History page by Gary Minich.
Other text compiled from The First 100 Years, by Joseph Burtshci.
Black & White photographs from the archives.
Color photographs, layout & design by Cynthia Gallo-Clemens.
Last Updated: Saturday, August 23, 2003