Discover the Catholic Church of St. James in Orrell
Mass Times
Monday: No Mass
Tuesday: 9:30am Mass
Wednesday: 9:30am Eucharistic Service
Thursday: 9:30am Mass
Friday: No Mass
Saturday: (vigil) 6pm Mass
Sunday: 11:15am Mass
About us
Welcome to St James Catholic Church
Welcome to St James Catholic Church, a historic and vibrant community located in the West Lancashire Deanery within the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Founded in 1699 amidst persecution, our parish has grown and flourished over the centuries, continuing to serve and support our community through faith, worship, and education. We invite you to explore our rich history, join us in our services, and become part of our journey in sharing the Gospel and the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Stay Informed
Please use the ‘Contact Us’ page for any enquiries. Check the weekly Bulletin for changes to Mass times or Eucharistic Services.
Additional Resources
For information on our Parish Schools or Mass times in our Pastoral Area, please follow the link to our ‘Links’ page.
coming up
Upcoming Events In The Parish
07/11/2025
Boiler Replacement complete
Church Boiler Replacement
We are monitoring the heat in Church to ensure it is working efficiently.
The boiler replacement is complete, some final work in front of the presbytery to be finished by next week,
Admissions to Reception Class St. James’ Catholic Primary School September 2026
St James’ RC Primary School Admissions September 2026
The application window for admissions to our amazing Parish Primary School for September 2026 is now open until 15th January 2026. Besides submitting a Supplementary Faith Form to the school, Wigan, St Helens and West Lancashire Residents must complete the Local Authority application form available at applicable authority website gov.uk.
For more details please call 01942 748455 or email enquiries@admin.orrellsaintjames.wigan.sch.uk
About us
Dear Parishioners and Friends
Our regular Mass Times can sometimes change if there is a Requiem Mass/Funeral Service, for example, so please refer to the Newsletter for updates regarding Masses and Services.
What we offer:
+ Baptism
+ Weddings
+ Funerals
+ Confirmation
mission statement
“As a Faith Community we will maintain and promote the mission of Jesus Christ in our locality. We will share the gifts and talents we have all received from God and seek to use them wisely.”
Contact us
Get In Touch With Us
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re looking to join our parish, plan a wedding, inquire about baptisms, or simply want to connect, we’re here to help.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or to learn more about our services, events, and ministries. Our dedicated team is ready to assist you and make you feel at home in our community.
If you would like to visit us we’re open 9am – 1pm Monday – Thursday.