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We're glad you're here. Whether you're visiting for the first time, exploring the Catholic faith, or returning after some time away, we're happy to walk with you.

Why the Catholic faith

At the centre of the Catholic faith is not an idea but a person: Jesus Christ, God himself, who came to find us and gave his life for us. The Church is the family he founded, where he still meets us in the Scriptures and the sacraments, above all in the Eucharist, his own body and blood. To be Catholic is to be drawn into that life: to be known, forgiven, fed, and sent. It is the oldest and fullest expression of the Christian faith, carried unbroken for two thousand years. Whatever has brought you here, the invitation is the one Jesus first gave: come and see.

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Wherever you are on the road

Choose the path that fits you best. There is a place here for each one.

The first step is simple: come to Mass

However you arrived at this page, you are welcome to simply come and pray with us. Sit wherever you like, follow along, and let the rest take care of itself. No one will single you out.

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St. James, Vernon
  • Saturday 5:00 PM (Vigil Mass)
  • Sunday 8:30 AM
  • Sunday 7:00 PM

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Not sure where to start? Send a short note and someone from the parish will help you plan a first visit, at whatever pace feels right for you.