Archdiocese of St. Louis

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Archbishop Robert Carlson of St. Louis.

St Louis archbishop foresees dire effects of proposed abortion law

Jan 12, 2017

Giving civil rights protection to abortion would undermine respect for life and threaten the religious freedom of Catholic institutions, the... Read more

Opening Mass for the synod of bishops on the family Oct. 8, 2015.

Bishop Edward Rice 'humbled' to be new head of Missouri diocese

Apr 26, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Bishop Edward M. Rice of St. Louis has been tapped by Pope Francis to... Read more

A relief volunteer surveys flood damage in Missouri.

St Louis archbishop offers prayers, donations for Missouri flood victims

Jan 8, 2016

By Hillary Mast

A massive cleanup is left for those whose homes were in the path of one of the worst floods in... Read more

A crucifix in Rome's Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastavere.

Exorcisms for entertainment? Terrible idea, St Louis archdiocese tells cable network

Oct 30, 2015

By Kevin J. Jones

A television show’s promise of a live exorcism rite is more dangerous than it thinks, the St. Louis archdiocese warned... Read more

Brett Haubrich with Archbishop Carlson of St. Louis.

Young boy lives dream of 'being a priest' for a day

Apr 9, 2015

Archbishop Robert J. Carlson and the Make-A-Wish Foundation helped one young boy to live his dream by experiencing, in part,... Read more

Parishioners from Bl Teresa of Calcutta parish in Ferguson, Mo., gathered for a prayer vigil for peace after the killing of Michael Brown on Aug. 9.

Calls for peace abound after shooting of Missouri teenager

Aug 16, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Amid protests and heavy police action following the shooting of the teenaged Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., political and faith... Read more