Roman Catholic Bishop of Saint Louis

As of 2003, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis covers the City of St. Louis as well as Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Perry, Saint Charles, Saint Francois, Ste. Genevieve, St. Louis, Warren, and Washington counties, Missouri.

The Diocese of Saint Louis, erected on July 18, 1826, was elevated to Archdiocese on July 20, 1847.

The following is a list of the Roman Catholic Bishops and Archbishops of the Diocese and Archdiocese of Saint Louis (and their terms of service).

Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. (1827-1843)

Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick (1843-1995)

Archbishop John Joseph Kain (1895-1903)

Cardinal Archbishop John Joseph Glennon (1903-1946)

Cardinal Archbishop Joseph Elmer Ritter (1946-1967)

Cardinal Archbishop John Joseph Carberry (1968-1979)

Archbishop John Lawrence May (1979-1992)

Archbishop Justin Francis Rigali (1994-2003)

External Links

• Archdiocese of St. Louis Website http://www.archstl.org/