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Catholic Churches in Saint Louis, Missouri

Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral)

Archdiocese of St. Louis

Directions

Address

209 Walnut Street
Saint Louis, MO 63102

About Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral)

Standing at the foot of the Gateway Arch on the St. Louis riverfront, the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France — known as the Old Cathedral — was completed in 1834 and is the oldest Catholic church building still standing west of the Mississippi River. A National Historic Landmark within the Archdiocese of St. Louis, it offers four Sunday Masses and a Saturday morning Mass alongside the 5:30 PM vigil, continuing nearly two centuries of unbroken worship at the heart of America's westward-expansion story.


Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral) is a Roman Catholic parish in Saint Louis, Missouri, part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The parish offers Mass 6 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10:30 AM and 12 PM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM
10:30 AM
12 PM
5 PM

Saturday

7 AM
5:30 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Saturday

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral)?

Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral) Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM, 5 PM.

When is confession at Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral)?

Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral) confession times: Saturday 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral)?

Yes, Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral) celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Where is Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral) located?

Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral) is located at 209 Walnut Street, Saint Louis, MO 63102. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.