Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis

On Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis at 2:30 p.m. (CT) the 43rd Annual Celebration: Archdiocesan Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice will be held. Archbishop Robert J. Carlson will be the celebrant, and Fr. Arthur J. Cavitt will be the homilist. A reception and awards ceremony will take place in Boland Hall following Mass for the 2019 MLK, Jr. Model of Justice Honorees. For additional information, please contact 314.367.7929.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019: This January marks 46 years since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion. Join the St. Louis Respect Life community at 10 a.m. on January 26 at the Cathedral Basilica to pray for an end to abortion, healing and forgiveness for those involved in abortion, and an increased respect for all human life. The Mass collection will benefit LifeLine Coalition, a group of local social service agencies who help more than 10,000 people annually. Mass will be followed by a Rosary procession to Planned Parenthood and Benediction back at the Cathedral. Contact prolife@archstl.org or 314-792-7555.

Join young adults (19-39) throughout the archdiocese for this annual event on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 to promote a greater respect for human life. We'll start with dinner and fellowship in Boland Hall at 6 p.m. followed by Adoration, the rosary, and an opportunity for Confession at the Cathedral at 7 p.m. Then we’ll return to Boland Hall for a dynamic pro-life speaker and dessert! Contact stlya@archstl.org or 314-792-7555 for details, or visit www.STLRespectLife.org.

Come join St. Louis Cathedral Concerts for 3 evenings. An Evening of Contemporary Gospel featuring the North City Deanery Choir, on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. The event is FREE and Open to the Public. An Evening of Sacred Music featuring Dello Thedford & The Gospel Symphonic Choir on Friday, January 25,2019 at 8:00 p.m. The event is FREE and Open to the Public. An Evening with American Spiritual Ensemble on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. Ticket information online at cathedralconcerts.org.

Retreats provide the soul with renewed graces, certainly needed in today’s world, to keep us faithful and striving for sanctity. This year, treat yourself to a day away from the hustle and bustle and prepare for the God who waits for you. Join Archbishop Robert Carlson and the clergy and parishioners of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis for an Advent Day of Recollection on Saturday, December 8, 2018. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with a special Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The first of two spiritual conferences led by Archbishop Carlson will begin at 10:30 a.m. Each conference will be followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day will end with evening vespers at 4:30 p.m. and the celebration of Mass at 5:00 p.m. All conferences and prayer will be held in the Cathedral Basilica, with a hot lunch provided for all in Boland Hall. This special gathering is free to all (good will offerings to help offset the cost of lunch will be gratefully accepted). Though a free event, organizers request advance registration to properly prepare worship materials and set up for lunch. To register or for additional information, please contact Mary Ann Fox at 314-373-8208.

YOUNG ADULT PILGRIMAGE AND RETREAT... The Society of St. Vincent De Paul is hosting its first-ever nationwide young adult pilgrimage and retreat in St. Louis, from the evening of November 2 to the afternoon of November 4. The weekend will include: - Tours of the oldest continuous parish in the United States and the 83000 sq ft of mosaics in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis - Reflections and talks at St. Vincent De Paul Parish on the history of the Vincentian saints and the work of the Society - Mass at the Old Cathedral, the first cathedral west of the Mississippi - Holy hour and confessions - Socials on Friday and Saturday night The event is open to young adults from ages 18 - 40. Except for Sunday brunch, the event is FREE to participants (other than travel costs to the region). To find out more or receive a registration, please write Bryan Kirchoff at bryankirchoff@att.net.