Shrine of St. Joseph

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The Shrine celebrates Mass every Sunday, First Fridays and most holidays, as well as other special times during the year. They also host weddings and offers private tours. This beautiful old church, at the corner of 11th Street and Biddle in St. Louis, Missouri has a vast and interesting history. The church had its beginning in 1843. The Jesuits founded the parish to serve a pleasant residential community consisting mostly of German immigrants. Also, the church is the site of the only authenticated miracle in the Midwest. FREE

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Beautiful Church
Reviewed By STLIRISH November 2019

This is really pretty and looks like it was built 175 years ago. Those Jesuits knew how to build a lasting church. Go on a sunny day and enjoy the light coming through the windows.

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Site of a miracle used for a saint's canonization!
Reviewed By DanielD6784 May 2019

This is an historic and beautiful Catholic church still operational, albeit with limited Mass times. My family of five (three kids ages 4 - 9), wanted to see the church during our St. Louis visit, so...

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Sunday Mass
Reviewed By StephanieP261 October 2017

I attended Sunday Mass here. The people were so friendly! One of the volunteers gave us a tour of the church after mass and invited us to stay for their (free) festival that afternoon as well...

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