Many Hands - One Mission

The offices and agencies of the Archdiocese of St. Louis are often referred to as the Curia, which exists to assist the archbishop in the administration of the archdiocese and pastoral care of the Church.

Through our parishes, schools, charitable ministries, and Curia offices, we serve the Lord with gladness by serving His people: more than 450,000 Catholics - the greater community - in St. Louis and ten surrounding Missouri counties.  

  • Parishes

    The Archdiocese of St. Louis has historically been referred to as "The Rome of the West." We have 178 parishes under the Archdiocese.Additionally, because of its strong Catholic identity and having been the mother diocese of many dioceses in the midwest, the Archdiocese was often referred to as "The Rome of the West" -- a nickname it wears with pride for its history of evangelization as well as zeal for the missionary discipleship and evangelization it will spread now and for generations to come. 

  • Catholic Education

    Elementary Schools (K-8): 99
    Elementary School Enrollment: 20,778
    Pre-School Enrollment: 4,173
    Elementary PSR Enrollment: 10,933 
    Home School Elementary PSR Enrollment:  323
    High Schools: 26
    High School Enrollment: 10,271
    Children in (K-8) Special Education Schools & Learning Centers: 39

  • Religious

    Bishops: 4
    Diocesan Priests: 301
    Religious Priests: 260
    Religious Sisters: 1,023
    Religious Brothers: 85
    Permanent Deacons: 290

125 Schools

Catholic education in the Archdiocese of St. Louis features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value. Join a welcoming community and feel secure in a dynamic future.

1,963 Religious Staff

The offices and agencies of the Archdiocese of St. Louis are often referred to as the Curia. They exist to assist the archbishop in the administration of the archdiocese and pastoral care of the Church.

178 Parishes

This moniker was attached to our Archdiocese because, just as Rome had evangelized the continent, St. Louis sent innumerable missionaries to the American West, evangelizing as they traveled.

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities of St. Louis exists to bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Our Impact

Catholic Charities of St. Louis has been helping people in need since 1912. Organized as a family of ministries and serving 11 counties in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Catholic Charities services impacted over 96,000 lives in 2022.

Catholic Charities of St. Louis serves a range of people: children who are dependent, abused and neglected; adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; women who are abused; families and individuals seeking counseling; people struggling as the result of substance use disorders; older adults with special needs; and many more. 

Our Impact

Catholic Charities of St. Louis has been helping people in need since 1912. Organized as a family of ministries and serving 11 counties in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Catholic Charities services impacted over 96,000 lives in 2022.

Catholic Charities of St. Louis serves a range of people: children who are dependent, abused and neglected; adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; women who are abused; families and individuals seeking counseling; people struggling as the result of substance use disorders; older adults with special needs; and many more. 

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