About St. James the Less Mission · Blanca, Colorado
St. James the Less Mission is one of several mission churches under the Sangre de Cristo Parish in Costilla County, Colorado. Established as part of a broader network of churches founded by Spanish settlers in the 1800s, it continues to serve the local community with regular Masses, especially during the summer. The mission is located in Blanca, CO, and is part of a historic parish that traces its roots to 1881. The parish’s spiritual and architectural heritage reflects the enduring faith of generations of families in the region.
- Established
- 1881
- Patron
- St. James the Less
- Rector
- Father Emmanuel Ayodeji Alao
Why belong here
Join a community rooted in generations of faith, where worship, formation, and service are central to daily life. The parish offers opportunities to grow in holiness through its ministries, and welcomes all to participate with their time, talents, and treasures in building a vibrant faith community.