About Holy Spirit · Vancleave, Mississippi
Holy Spirit Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Vancleave, Mississippi, part of the Diocese of Biloxi. It serves the western Jackson County community together with its mission church, Christ the King Catholic Mission in nearby Latimer. The parish describes itself as an open, loving community united by faith in Jesus Christ and guided by the grace of the Holy Spirit, focused on fostering spiritual growth, Catholic education, responding to community needs, and serving those in need. It holds weekend and daily Masses in English, offers a regular confession schedule at both worship sites, and is currently led by Very Reverend Thang John Pham as Parochial Administrator.
- Established
- 1980
- Patron
- Holy Spirit
- Rector
- Very Reverend Thang John Pham (Parochial Administrator, Holy Spirit Parish, Vancleave and Christ the King Mission, Latimer; also Episcopal Vicar for Temporal Matters of the Diocese of Biloxi)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Biloxi
Why belong here
Holy Spirit Catholic Church is a welcoming, family-oriented parish that celebrates Mass in English at two convenient locations — the main church in Vancleave and Christ the King Mission in Latimer — with multiple weekend and daily Mass times to fit varied schedules. Confession is offered before every Mass, and a regular program of Catholic education, faith formation, and outreach to those in need anchors parish life. Visitors and newcomers will find a small, close-knit community rooted in the Diocese of Biloxi and committed to growing in faith together.
Mass times at Holy Spirit
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Holy Spirit Church — Sunday 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM
- Holy Spirit Church — Tuesday through Friday 7:30 AM
- Holy Spirit Church — Saturday 5:30 PM
- Christ the King Mission, Latimer — Sunday 8:45 AM
- Christ the King Mission, Latimer — Tuesday 4:00 PM
- Christ the King Mission, Latimer — Saturday 3:30 PM
- By appointment before any Mass
Adoration times
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament — Monday through Friday at 7:00 AM, before the 8:00 AM daily Mass at Holy Spirit Church (per catholicchurch.directory)
About Holy Spirit Parish
Holy Spirit Catholic Church and its companion Christ the King Catholic Mission together form a single parish community in the Diocese of Biloxi, located in Vancleave and Latimer, Mississippi. The parish describes itself as open, loving, and united by faith in Jesus Christ and guided by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Its mission is to challenge and support one another while humbly living the Gospel message and serving the common good as witnesses to Jesus Christ. Parish goals focus on fostering spiritual growth, providing Catholic educational programs, responding to the needs of the parish community, and reaching out with love and compassion to those in need.
- Part of the Diocese of Biloxi
- Two worship sites: Holy Spirit Church (Vancleave) and Christ the King Mission (Latimer)
- Founded 1980; Christ the King Mission founded 1981
Parish Leadership & Staff
The parish is currently administered by Very Reverend Thang John Pham, who also serves the Diocese of Biloxi as Episcopal Vicar for Temporal Matters. The parish is served by a deacon and a parish secretary, and is supported by a wider team of lay staff and volunteers who keep the parish office, bulletin, and programs running.
- Very Rev. Thang John Pham — Parochial Administrator (Holy Spirit Parish & Christ the King Mission)
- Deacon John Jennings
- Anna Gilbert — Parish Secretary
Ministries & Parish Life
Holy Spirit Parish's stated goals include fostering spiritual growth, providing Catholic educational programs, responding to parish community needs, and reaching out to those in need. The parish website points visitors to its bulletin, calendar, and contact page, which together communicate the rhythm of ongoing parish life, faith formation, and outreach.
- Faith formation and Catholic education
- Parish bulletin (online)
- Parish calendar of events
- Outreach and service to those in need
Contact & Visit
The parish office is located at 6705 Jim Ramsey Road in Vancleave, Mississippi. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead, check the latest bulletin, or view the online calendar for up-to-date information on Mass times, special events, and parish programs.
- Address: 6705 Jim Ramsey Road, Vancleave, MS 39565
- Phone: (228) 826-4008
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.holyspiritcc.com/
- Facebook: Holy Spirit Catholic Church (Vancleave, MS)