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As Catholics in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in communion with the Bishop of Rome, we are called by our Lord Jesus Christ to be His Church and live His Gospel. With joy, we strive to fulfill our Baptismal calling by prayer and worship, teaching and sharing our faith, serving others, and fostering unity in diversity. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to the responsible stewardship of all God's gifts.

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Archbishop Robert Carlson Responds to the passage of House Bill 126: Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act

The Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson, Archbishop of St. Louis, issued the following statement in response to the passage of House Bill 126 “Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act.”

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Archbishop Robert J. Carlson Statement on Pope Francis' New Mandate on Reporting Abuse

ST. LOUIS - His Holiness Pope Francis this morning issued new rules to enhance the accountability of all bishops in preventing abuse and cover-up. The motu proprio establishes universal standards and procedures for reporting sexual abuse by clergy and religious, investigating claims, and protecting victims and whistleblowers.

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Hope, Healing And Forgiveness After Abortion

According to the producers of “Unplanned”, St. Louis was the top grossing city for the movie in its opening weekend. As you work through your experience, there is help for those who need guidance. In addition to talking with your parish priest, additional resources are provided by the Archdiocese of St. Louis and many of our partnerships. Please look at the options below, and you can also reach out to the Respect Life Apostolate of the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

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