Basilica of St. Louis King of France (St. Louis)
The French royalty in Missouri
The Basilica of San Luis King of France in San Luis, Missouri, is an ancient cathedral of the Archdiocese of San Luis. It was declared a minor basilica on 27 January 1961.
Main data
Name: Basilica of Saint Louis King of France
Location: San Luis, Misuri
Diocese: Archdiocese of San Luis
Basilica declaration: 27 January 1961
Advocation: Saint Louis IX, King of France
Type: Old cathedral and minor basilica
History
The Basilica of St. Louis King of France was the ancient cathedral of the Archdiocese of St. Louis before the construction of the present Cathedral of St. Louis. Declared a minor basilica in 1961, it retains its historical importance as one of the oldest temples in the city that bears the name of the holy French king.
Location
This church is located in San Luis, MisuriAmerica.
A prayer for this church
May the Lord bless the community that celebrates the faith in this temple, and may Mary intercede for all the faithful who visit it.
Pray Hail Mary
Sources: Wikipedia in Spanish - "Annex: Catholic basilics and cathedrals of the United States" (version consulted in 2026). The historical data come from diocesan sources and from the United States Episcopal Conference.
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