Theological Consultant for the St. Louis Review
Rector of Cathedral Basilica
Archdiocese of St. Louis
4431 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63108
314 373-8200; Fax: 314 373-8290
jdpins@cathedralstl.org
Monsignor Pins offers his guidance to reporters and editors covering issues of importance to the 75,000 readers of the St. Louis Review, the Archdiocese’s weekly newspaper.
Monsignor Pins also serves as rector and administrator at the landmark Cathedral Basilica, commonly known as the New Cathedral, where the Archbishop celebrates Mass. One of the region’s top tourist attractions, the Basilica houses one of the largest mosaic collections in the world. From 1912 to 1988, 20 different artists created 83,000 square feet of mosaic art within the cathedral, using more than 41 million pieces of tile in more than 7,000 hues.
“Ever since the first grade, I’ve felt called by God – first to become a priest and later in every assignment I’ve been given. So each time I’m called to serve, it’s been a wonderful and holy experience.”
—Monsignor Joseph Pins
Personal
- Born: Sept. 1944, St. Louis, Mo.
- Parish of Origin: Ascension Parish, Normandy, Mo.
- Priesthood Ordination: June 13, 1970, Cathedral Basilica, St. Louis, Mo.
- Named Monsignor: June 28, 1995
Education
- Kenrick Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., 1970
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Cardinal Glennon College Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., 1966
- St. Louis Preparatory Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., 1962
Administrative Experience
- Spiritual Director, Kenrick Seminary, 2006-2007
- Theological Consultant for the St. Louis Review, May 2004-present
- Chaplain, St. Louis Chapter of Legatus, 1995-present
Pastoral Experience
- Rector, Cathedral Basilica, St. Louis, Mo., 2004-present
- Pastor, Ascension Parish, Chesterfield, Mo., June 1988-May 2004
- Associate Pastor, Basilica of St. Louis (Old Cathedral Parish), June 1980-June 1988
- Associate Pastor, Cathedral Basilica, St. Louis, Mo., June 1975-June 1980
- Associate Pastor, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Richmond Heights, Mo., June 1970-June 1975
