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Welcome to St James the Great Church, Colchester

We are an Anglo-Catholic parish of the Church of England, in the Diocese of Chelmsford, located in the historic Roman town of Colchester, Essex.

Rooted in the Catholic tradition, we are committed to worshipping God in the beauty of holiness and to serving our local community with prayer, compassion, and faithful presence.

We extend to you a very warm welcome—whether you are visiting, exploring faith, returning to church, or seeking a spiritual home.

Our Clergy

Fr James McCluskey SSC
Parish Priest

Fr Jeff Graham
Deacon and Curate

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Fr James McCluskey SSC

The Rectory
50B Priory Street
Colchester

CO1 2QB
Parish Priest/Rector
(01206) 860419
Dr Desiree Campbel - ChurchWarden
01206 617263

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