St. James Parish is a community of caring disciples, rooted in the Eucharist, living the Gospel values of faith, hope and charity in order to bring us and others closer to God.
Pastor
Fr. Fredrick Chima Mbiere
fmbiere@dio.org
217-650-9276
DEACON
Andy Krug
akrug@dio.org
Parish Office Staff
Office Manager: Janis Lindsey
Email: secretary@Stjamesriverton.dio.org
Bookkeeper: Ron Jagodzinski
Email: jagodzinski@Stjamesriverton.dio.org
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Phone: 217-629-7717
Online: https://stjamesriverton.dio.org
Diocesan Victim Assistance: 217-321-1155
Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m.
Reconciliation
Saturday 3:20 - 3:55 p.m. or by appointment
Adoration
First Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 9:45 a.m.
Rosary
Saturday 3:35 p.m.
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, our parish gathered for the formal installation of our new pastor, Fr Fredrick Chima Mbiere, during the 4:00 Mass. This liturgical rite presided over by Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki, officially entrusted Fr. Freddie with the pastoral leadership of our parish. The celebration was supported by active participation from parish ministries and parishioners. Following the Mass, a meal was held in the parish hall, providing an opportunity for parish members to meet and personally welcome Fr. Freddie.
