I'm New to St. James Cathedral Basilica, Brooklyn, NY. Where Do I Start?
Welcome!
We are the Cathedral parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn serving the communities of Downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo and Vinegar Hill. We are a diverse community who together strive to celebrate our faith through Word, Prayer, Worship, Community and Service.
We are happy that you desire to make Saint James your spiritual home. As a parish, we seek to create a place where Catholics can grow in their faith and love for God through prayer, worship, service and community.
We are also pleased to welcome non-Catholic friends who are seeking to explore the Catholic faith and encounter a welcoming community.
Come join us!
Finding St. James Cathedral Basilica
Confession Times
Friday: Immediately after the noon Mass.
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)
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 AM - 3 PM
*The parish office is closed on Mondays during the months of July and August.
Register and Get the Best Church Experience
If you have been attending the church for a while but have not yet registered, please take a moment to register. This allows us to have your important information kept securely in our database so that we can send you your yearly tax receipts, as well as give you the opportunity to manage your mail and giving preferences.
Learn about Catholicism
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.
Altar Servers
Our parish is blessed to have young people eager to serve our community as Altar Servers. The ministry of serving at the altar is indispensable for a reverent and prayerful celebration of the Mass....
Deaf Ministry
At Saint James, we offer American Sign Language interpretation of the Holy Mass every Sunday at 11 am. Our interpreters are trained so that they are able to communicate the actions and prayers of...
Eucharistic Ministers
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life since in the Eucharist we receive Christ himself under the form of Bread and Wine. By virtue of their ordination priests and deacons are...
Hospitality
Parishioners and guests are invited to a weekly hour of hospitality each Sunday following the 11:00 am Mass in the Cathedral Center. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow parishioners...
Lectors
A Lector exercises the ministry of proclaiming the Word of God during Mass. This is a sacred duty since through the readings God himself speaks to His people. Parishioners who have been trained and...