About St. James · Kansas City, Missouri
St. James Catholic Church is a dynamic, Synodal, Vatican II-style parish in midtown Kansas City, Missouri, known for its vibrant community, commitment to social justice, and welcoming atmosphere. It serves a diverse congregation including first-generation immigrants and unique families, celebrating its more than 100 years of ministry. The parish is part of the Cathedral of the Streets initiative, collaborating with neighboring parishes to serve the urban core through faith formation, advocacy, and service. Mass is held every Sunday at 10:00 AM, and the parish invites all to join in worship and community life.
- Established
- 1920s or earlier (more than 100 years)
- Patron
- St. James
- Rector
- Fr. Don Farnan
- Diocese
- Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
Why belong here
Join a close-knit, diverse, and inclusive community that welcomes all, especially those new to the area or to the Church. Participate in ministries that serve the poor, advocate for justice, and form young people in faith. Experience vibrant worship, sacramental life, and fellowship in a parish that lives out its mission daily through service and prayer.
Mass times at St. James
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- By appointment via email to Fr. Don Farnan or Fr. Garry Richmeier C.PP.S.
Our Mission
We, the people of the St. James community in faith, commit ourselves to building the Reign of God for all people, serving especially our neighbors in Midtown, Kansas City.
Our Vision
St. James Parish will be a vital Catholic Christian presence at the crossroads of Kansas City, meeting the spiritual needs of our members and impacting both the midtown neighborhood and the larger community.
Ministries
We invite you to participate in our ministries, including Greeters, Hospitality, Money Counters, Petition Book / Chimes, and more. Please contact Denise Simeone for more information.
- Greeters
- Hospitality
- Money Counters
- Petition Book / Chimes
Cathedral of the Streets
A collaborative movement among urban-core Catholic parishes led by Father Don Farnan, serving the poor, advocating for justice, and forming young people in faith.