Basilica Designation

On April 4, 1997, Pope John Paul II honored the Cathedral of Saint Louis by making it a Basilica, a place of worship of special distinction. As a Basilica, the Cathedral displays two special symbols-the tintinnabulum or bell and the ombrellino or umbrella.

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Ombrellino

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Tintinnabulum

 

Becoming Catholic

Becoming Catholic

Interested in Becoming Catholic? We invite you to contact us to meet with a member of the clergy to learn more about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and the process of becoming a member of the Catholic Church.

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Safe Environment

Safe Environment

The Cathedral Basilica follows the Archdiocese of St. Louis’ Safe Environment Program. The program is designed to help protect the youth, elderly, and vulnerable adults of our parish

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Jubilee Prayer Garden

Prayer Garden

Be A Part of the History of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis as a contributor to the Jubilee Prayer Garden Brick Program

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