News from St. Louis, Missouri

2010 Confirmations

News and photos are available on the Institute's main site.

St. Louis Review on the Centennial

St. Louis Review, the newspaper published by the Archdiocese of St. Louis, has written an article about St. Francis de Sales’ centennial celebration. View the Entire Article (PDF)

100th Anniversary Mass

For the story and photos, see this post on the Institute of Christ the King's main Web site.

"Tradition for Tomorrow" Launches

Learn about the new campaign to restore St. Francis de Sales Oratory at TraditionForTomorrow.com.

Upcoming Events at the Oratory

Summer at the Oratory

Sunday August 22- 11am-7pm

BBQ - Country Market - Quilt Raffle - Silent Auction - Children's Games - Cake Walk

Live Jazz - 12:30pm-3:30pm & 4:00pm-7:00pm

Menu: BBQ Ribbs, Pork Steak, Bratwursts, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs

Sides: Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans

Desserts: Peach Cobbler, Ted Drewes

Past News Articles

St. Francis de Sales Oratory has made the following headlines.

• "Old Latin Mass Makes a Comeback" from St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• "Church Steeple In Danger, Pulling Away From Building" from Fox News St. Louis
• "St. Francis Oratory Goals: Save Souls, Straighten Tower" from St. Louis Review
• "Archdiocesan Priests Attend Meeting on Latin Mass Rules" from St. Louis Review