St. James Catholic Church
Vancouver, Washington
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| Taken more than 100 years ago, this photo shows the pulpit on the right, outside of the communion rail and the Bishop's chair on the left of the altar. The sanctuary lamp is in the middle of the altar. | The photo above shows the sanctuary about 100 years later. Notice that a front altar has been added. The pulpit has been moved to the inside of the communion rail and to the left side . Windows were added above the doors to the sacristy to allow more light into the area. |
| In the 100 years that have passed since St. James reverted back to a parish, many changes have taken place. Some have greatly improved the property, some were later seen to be mistakes. The oak altars were painted white at one time! (see photo at right) | 
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In 1926 the present rectory was built providing housing for the priests serving the parish. In 1951 the parish hall/gymnasium was added to the property. In the late 1990's a determined effort began to improve, restore and update St. James. Click here to read more about our historic past. |
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