| |
The history of St. James Catholic Church dates back to 1839 when
two missionaries from Montreal opened the Pacific Northwest
to the practice of our Catholic faith, and established the church
that would become the first cathedral parish of the Diocese of Nesqually.
Facilities and faces have changed over the years, yet one thing remains
the same… our commitment to Christ, to one another, and to the betterment of our community.
As a result, our parish today is an active and increasingly vibrant community of more than 800
households. Led by a strong corps of lay leaders and volunteers and a dedicated pastor, the parish
is strong thanks to an increasing number of ways that people of all ages and backgrounds are
participating in the spiritual, educational, social and service ministries of our community.
Yet, despite our long history of activity and accomplishment there are some critical challenges
that remain.
|