Saint James Roman Catholic Church

Saint James Roman Catholic Church St. James parish, embracing the Faith Families of Mt. Calvary, St. James, and St. Mark, is a vibrant and uplifting faith community that embraces all. Cohan.

If you are looking for a new church home, there is always room for you in our pews and in our hearts. Since its founding in 1921, Saint James Parish has been a vibrant and faith filled community within the Erie community. Under the leadership of Richard Ford, F.W. Schlindwein, and Henry Schloss, a petition was sent to Bishop John Mark Gannon to erect a parish in southeast Erie at Wesleyville. The

Reverend Francis P. Coughlin was appointed the first pastor. The original frame church was dedicated on November 26, 1922 and a new rectory completed in 1926. A stone Gothic styled church was constructed in 1949. In 1957, a school was opened with an enrollment of 377 students. A parish debt of $176,000 was eliminated by 1969 during the pastorate of Monsignor Francis J. Turner and his assistant Reverend Robert W. From 1970 to 2003 the parish was under the guidance of Monsignor Cohan. The Reverend Father Dennis Hadberg assumed the role of Pastor upon his retirement. Currently our parish is under the leadership of our fifth pastor, the Reverend Father James P. McCormick. The Sisters of the Divine Spirit have staffed the school since 1957. Saint James Parish has remained a vibrant Catholic Christian Community to the present day.

06/01/2026

Mass May 30, 2026

05/30/2026
Another act of kindness and fraternity by our parish K of C.
05/27/2026

Another act of kindness and fraternity by our parish K of C.

05/23/2026

Mass May 23, 2026

Millions of Monica’s Group will be launched soon. The purpose of the groups is to bring together Catholic women—especial...
05/19/2026

Millions of Monica’s Group will be launched soon. The purpose of the groups is to bring together Catholic women—especially mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, and spiritual mothers—to pray for loved ones who have drifted away from the Catholic faith or are struggling spiritually. The ministry was inspired by Saint Monica, who prayed faithfully for the conversion of her son, St. Augustine.
The group focus on:
- Praying for the return of children and loved ones to the Church;
- Encouraging perseverance, hope, and trust in God and His timing;
- Growing personally in holiness and humility;
- Supporting one another spiritually through shared prayer.
A key aspect of the ministry is that it is not primarily a support or therapy group. Participants generally do not share detailed personal stories. Instead, they gather in prayer—often including Scripture, the Rosary, silent intercessions, and prayers to St. Monica. Their motto is: “praying with confidence for our loved ones.” Watch our page for more details regarding the group’s inaugural meeting.

05/16/2026

Mass May 16 2026

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2635 Buffalo Road
Erie, PA
16510

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+18148996178

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