Vincentians move province offices Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) Western Province will relocate its offices to a recently renovated building at 1405 South 9th Street on the campus of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in south St. Louis on June 30. The building will house a combination of lay people and Vincentians, including the provincial superior, treasurer, and the development, finance, human resources and communications offices, as well as some staff members for The God Minute, a Vincentian online prayer ministry. The new building will serve as an anchor of support for the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers to continue their outreach across 10 states in the western half of the U.S.
Wanted: rosary makers
Msgr. Roger Landry, the national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies, is asking for volunteers across the United States to make 70,000 world mission rosaries to distribute to attendees and pray together before the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen in September. To volunteer or for more information, contact the archdiocesan Mission Office at (314) 792-7655 or missions@archstl.org.
Marian Family Exhibit
A Marian Family Exhibit will be on display Friday-Sunday, June 12-14, at the National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville. Visitors will learn about more than 25 reported Marian apparitions from around the world. The exhibit also will feature displays highlighting the Blessed Virgin Mary’s visits throughout history, as well as relics including a fragment of Our Lady’s veil and a relic associated with St. Joseph. The event is open to the public. Additional information is available at www.centreformercy.org.
Pallottine Center open house
The Pallottine Retreat and Conference Center in Florissant will host a two-day open house on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 16-17. The public is invited to explore its 83-acre campus and participate in opportunities for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal. Open grounds hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on June 16 and 1-5 p.m. on June 17. Featured activities include a sacred sound meditation and stillness session at 4 p.m. June 16, a guided labyrinth walk at 2 p.m. June 17, and an introduction to spiritual direction at 3:30 p.m. June 17. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Archdiocesan Youth Choir auditions
The St. Louis Archdiocesan Youth Choir is inviting students entering grades 4-12 in the fall of 2026 to audition for its upcoming season. Auditions will be held from 10 a.m.-noon on Thursday, June 18, and Thursday, July 9, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Under the direction of Charlie Kinnison, the choir provides young singers opportunities to grow in faith and musical excellence while serving at major liturgies throughout the Archdiocese of St. Louis, including Christmas at the Cathedral, Divine Mercy Sunday, the Chrism Mass, ordination Masses and other special celebrations. Weekly rehearsals are held Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. from September through May at the Cathedral Basilica. Prospective members will participate in basic vocal exercises, ear training, sight reading and harmony assessment during auditions. Registration is required, and audition forms are available at tinyurl.com/stl-arch-youth-choir.
Immigant accompaniment program
The Immigrant and Refugee Ministry, a collaborative effort of several parishes, will host training sessions for its immigrant accompaniment program. Program volunteers support immigrants and refugees as they meet with immigration officials apply for work permits or Social Security cards and more. Trainings will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, and 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at St. Pius V Church, 3310 S. Grand Blvd. To learn more, contact program coordinator Annie Aeschbacher at accompaniment.irm@gmail.com or (314) 328-9580.
Marriage Encounter weekend
The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience offers married couples the tools needed to help their marriages grow and blossom more beautifully. The next Encounter weekend will be held Cape Girardeau, Missouri, July 31-Aug. 2. For more information or to apply, go to wwme.org, or call Terry and Eric Engholm at (314) 649-7317.
Bridges retreat
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, adapted for persons from all walks of life over an eight-month period, are offered through the Bridges Foundation based in St. Louis. The Bridges Retreat includes a commitment to about an hour of prayer each day, following a modern translation of the original text; personalized, one-on-one guidance from an experienced and trained prayer companion and weekly or monthly small community meetings at four locations throughout the St. Louis area. An online option is offered for those outside the area or who need a virtual experience.
The retreat runs from September to May and coincides with the Church’s liturgical calendar. Free information sessions (in-person and virtual) will be offered beginning in July. For more details about the retreat and a schedule of information sessions, visit www.bridgesfoundation.org. For questions, contact Steve Givens at executive.director@bridgesfoundation.org or (314) 401-2072.
Vincentians move province offices
Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) Western Province will relocate its offices to a recently renovated building at 1405 South 9th Street on the campus of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in south St. Louis on June 30. The building will house a combination of lay people and Vincentians, including the provincial superior, treasurer, and the development, finance, human resources and communications offices, as well as some staff members for The God Minute, a Vincentian online prayer ministry. The new building will serve as an anchor of support for the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers to continue their outreach across 10 states in the western half of the U.S.
