Photos: 'Cathedral of south ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´' sees revival with Latin Mass
The Rev. Canon Benjamin Coggeshall is incensed by a thurible on Sunday, June 14, 2026, during the start of Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
Rev. Canon Benjamin Coggeshall, top, and Abbé Thomas Connolly pray at the altar at the start of Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Rev. Canon Benjamin Coggeshall, top, and Abbé Thomas Connolly pray at the altar at the start of Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Altar server Sammy Heber, center, and others line up in the sacristy as they prepare for the start of Mass on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
Altar servers process around the outside of the building to the front door of St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ for the start of Mass on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
An altar server holds their well-worn copy of the Roman Catholic Daily Missal as they wait in the sacristy before the start of Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Abe Aubuchon prays from the pews during Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Children play in the courtyard after a two-hour Latin Mass on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
Marc Pekny, center, and his wife Jennifer Pekny, right, prepare for Communion during a Latin Mass on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
A parishioner clutches a rosary in the pews during a Latin Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Member of the choir pray during Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Rev. Canon Benjamin Coggeshall addresses the congregation during a Latin Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Children and parents gather in the entry of St. Francis de Sales to help keep fussy, fidgeting young children quiet during a Latin Mass in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
An exterior of St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
A parishioner pages through a prayer book with Latin and English phrasing during a Latin Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Rev. Canon Benjamin Coggeshall gives communion during a Latin Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Rev. Canon Benjamin Coggeshall addresses the congregation during a Latin Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Ellen Korte prays during Mass on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
Vallerie Armstrong, 23, waits with her sister Felicity Armstrong, 10, for their turn in the confessional before the start of a Latin Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Choir members sing during of Mass at St. Francis de Sales in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
David Carson | Post-Dispatch
Photographer
Most Popular
Adam and Ashley Estep live in a mid-century modern Ladue ranch designed by legendary architect Charles King. Video by Sam Brusven, ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ P…
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ MetroLink’s upgraded gates, tickets debut
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ City SC wins 3-2 against Sporting Kansas City at Energizer Park in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Thursday, July 16, 2026.Â
The Celebrate ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ fireworks and drone show honoring America's 250th birthday are seen over the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ skyline and the Gateway Arch fr…
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Science Center planetarium re-opens with upgrades
The ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals lost to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Busch Stadium.
Schnucks chefs make 250 pounds of gooey butter cake for the nation's 250th birthday
The ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University men’s basketball team holds an open practice for the public to watch an inter-team scrimmage at Chaifetz Arena in St.…
O/B Slices demands a trip to Alton for tasty takeout New York-style pizza
