Mission Statement of the Archdiocese of St. Louis

As Catholics in the Archdiocese of St. Louis,

in communion with the Bishop of Rome

we are called by our Lord Jesus Christ

to be His Church and live His Gospel

With joy, we strive to fulfill

our Baptismal calling by prayer and worship,

teaching and sharing our faith,

serving others, and fostering unity in diversity,

Guided by the Holy Spirit.

we commit ourselves to the responsible stewardship

of all God's gifts.