St. Nicholas Gifts at St. James

December 6 and 7 Masses

For Kids Up To 5^th Grade

You’re invited to bring your family to church on December 6 or 7, when children up to 5th grade will receive festive St. Nicholas treat bags filled with fun surprises. Father Brian will tell labout the generosity, kindness, and importance of helping others that embodies the traditions of St. Nick.  We hope you and our family will join us for this special St. Nicholas Day observance.

         St. James Catholic Church in the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin, has been a landmark in the Denmark community for 175 years. Our church is linked with St. Joseph’s Church in Kellnersville, and under the Pastoral leadership of Father Brian Belongia.
      St. James is commonly referred to as being located in Cooperstown. It is situated midway between Green Bay and Manitowoc.  We serve the people of northwest Manitowoc County, namely the communities of Denmark, Maribel, and the nearby townships. St. James is the spiritual home to over 300 registered households and about 1,000 parishioners. The church community is warm and welcoming where you and your family will feel at home.
      We invite you to browse our web pages to discover what our church is all about. You are welcome here--whether on-line or in person at one of our Masses or liturgies. Please let us know if we can serve you in any way.
      We are confident that you will find the people of St. James Church a welcoming community where you can grow in your faith.  May God bless you!

Location and Driving Directions

St. James Church at Cooperstown celebrated the 175th anniversary of the parish's founding on July 27, 2025.Bishop David Ricken was the principal celebrant at Mass, and concelebrants were Bishop Frank Dewane, Father Brian Belongia, Father William O'Brien, Father Dennis Ryan, and Father Santiago Turiano. Deacon Daniel Gray also assisted. Follow this link for more about the day's festivities.

175th Celebration

 As with everything else, the expense of maintenance in the cemetery is always going up, The last increase in cemetery rates occurred in 2003. Most of the revenue needed for general maintenance and upkeep is generated directly from plot sales.

Effective July 1, 2025

 the cost per grave plot will 

increase from $500 to $800 for

parish members, and from

 $800 to $1500 for

 non-parishioners.

 For more information about our cemetery or how to purchase a plot, visit our Cemetery Page.