Welcome to St. James Cathedral Basilica – Downtown Brooklyn

Adoration Hours

Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament: Fridays at 11:00am

Mass Times

Sunday:  11:00am
Monday-Friday: 12:00pm
Weekday Solemnity: 11:00am
Saturday: Closed

Watch on TV and Online
Monday-Friday: 12:00pm

– Live-streamed on netny.tv
– Verizon FiOS (channel 48)
– Spectrum (channel 97)
– Optimum (channel 30)

Confession Times

Friday: Immediately after the noon Mass.

Guide for the Celebration of Confession »

Mass: What to Expect

The central Catholic act of worship is attending the Mass, or Divine Liturgy. The Mass is divided into two parts: the Liturgy of the Word, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. 

During the first part, the priest leads us in prayer and songs, praising God, thanking Him, and asking Him for forgiveness. We hear Scripture readings, the priest gives a talk, and then we all pronounce the core principles of our faith. 

In the second part, the priest says the blessing, transforming bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. We all say the "Our Father" prayer, and then receive communion. Finally, there is a closing prayer and final blessing.

Why go to mass? Sacraments