About Queen of All Saints · Saint Louis, Missouri
Queen of All Saints is a Roman Catholic parish in the Oakville neighborhood of south St. Louis, Missouri, part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Established in June 1972 by Father Thomas T. Davisson, it has grown from 250 founding families to roughly 2,100 families today, worshipping in a church that was dedicated in 1975 by Cardinal John Joseph Carberry and later expanded and renovated. The parish runs an on-site Catholic elementary school (opened 1985) and a Parish School of Religion, and is known for active ministries such as one of the largest St. Vincent de Paul conferences in the Archdiocese, a Knights of Columbus council, and a robust youth ministry.
- Established
- 1972
- Patron
- Our Lady, Queen of All Saints (Blessed Virgin Mary under the title "Queen of All Saints")
- Rector
- Reverend Michael Murphy
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
Why belong here
Queen of All Saints is a 2,100-family community in Oakville that lives out its tagline of "Believing, Belonging, and Becoming." The parish offers daily and weekend Mass in the ordinary form, regular Eucharistic Adoration (Tuesdays through Wednesdays), frequent Reconciliation, an on-site Catholic elementary school, a Parish School of Religion, and a deep bench of lay-driven ministries — including one of the largest St. Vincent de Paul conferences in the Archdiocese, a Knights of Columbus council, a Vocations Committee, Youth Ministry, Respect Life, Altar Servers, Funeral Luncheons, Beautification, ACTS retreats, and more. Visitors and newcomers are explicitly welcomed with the message: "Whether you're a lifelong parishioner or searching for a spiritual home, you belong here."
Mass times at Queen of All Saints
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday — following the 6:15 AM and 8:15 AM Masses
- Tuesday — 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday — 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
- Saturday — 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Adoration times
- Tuesday 9:00 AM through Wednesday (ending before morning Mass)
Parish Overview & Identity
Queen of All Saints Catholic Church is a parish in the Oakville area of south St. Louis, Missouri, in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The parish describes itself under the theme "Believing, Belonging, and Becoming," and greets visitors with the line: "Whether you're a lifelong parishioner or searching for a spiritual home, you belong here." The parish's mission is to be "a community of Catholics in the Archdiocese of St. Louis endeavoring to live out the Joy of the Gospel, and to bring others closer to Our Lord, Jesus Christ, through our commitment to being missionary disciples who know and live the Faith."
- Type: Roman Catholic parish
- Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Louis
- Location: Oakville neighborhood, south St. Louis (63129)
- Tagline: Believing, Belonging, and Becoming
History
Queen of All Saints Parish was established in June 1972, with Father Thomas T. Davisson as founding pastor of a 250-family congregation. The first Mass was celebrated at the Monastery of the Poor Clares on July 15, 1972. The parish church itself was dedicated on June 1, 1975, by Cardinal John Joseph Carberry. The building was expanded in 1991 and received a major renovation in the summer of 2009, including a new sound and lighting system and modifications to the sanctuary and floor. The parish elementary school opened in 1985.
- Founded: June 1972
- Founding pastor: Fr. Thomas T. Davisson
- First Mass: July 15, 1972, at the Monastery of the Poor Clares
- Church dedicated: June 1, 1975, by Cardinal John Joseph Carberry
- Church expanded: 1991
- Major renovation: Summer 2009
- School opened: 1985
- Families today: ~2,100
Clergy & Staff
Queen of All Saints is led by a pastor supported by a senior associate pastor, a third priest serving as PSR director, four permanent deacons, and a full lay staff. The parish office can be reached at (314) 846-8207.
- Rev. Michael Murphy — Pastor ([email protected])
- Rev. Frank D'Amico — Senior Associate Pastor ([email protected])
- Rev. Ron Hopmeir — Parochial Vicar / PSR Director ([email protected])
- Deacon Timothy Kurt ([email protected])
- Deacon Kurt Loeffler ([email protected])
- Deacon Richard Schellhase ([email protected])
- Deacon Joseph Wingbermuehle ([email protected])
- Leanne Buback — PSR / DRE ([email protected])
- Ann Bender — School Principal ([email protected])
- Nick Bagatti — Youth Ministry ([email protected])
- Rob Rixford — Facilities ([email protected])
- Christopher Dunn — Liturgical Music Director ([email protected])
- Karen Leeker — Bookkeeper ([email protected])
- Kelly Backer — Bulletin Editor ([email protected])
Sacraments
The parish's Sacraments page lists the seven sacraments and provides contact information for arranging each. Reconciliation is offered on a regular weekly schedule (see above); arrangements for Reconciliation outside those times can be made by calling the parish office at (314) 846-8207.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation (Confession)
- First Communion
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
- Funeral
Faith Formation & School
Queen of All Saints School is a parish elementary school of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, partnering with parents "to develop the whole person through faith, character, & academics." The school opened in 1985 and currently enrolls 358 students. In addition, the Parish School of Religion (PSR) provides religious education for parish children not enrolled in the school and currently serves 253 students. Leanne Buback directs the PSR, and Ann Bender serves as school principal.
- Queen of All Saints School (qasschool.com) — opened 1985, ~358 students
- Parish School of Religion (PSR) — ~253 students
- School phone: (314) 846-0506
- School email: [email protected]
Parish Ministries & Outreach
The parish runs a wide array of lay-led ministries under its "Serve" banner, anchored by one of the largest St. Vincent de Paul conferences in the Archdiocese and a strong Knights of Columbus council. Other groups include a Vocations Committee, Altar Servers, Respect Life, Funeral Luncheons, Beautification, ACTS retreats, Widows in Need, and ongoing school-supply and food/clothing/diaper drives benefiting Neighbors in Need and St. Anthony's Food Pantry.
- St. Vincent de Paul (100+ Vincentians, large archdiocesan conference)
- Knights of Columbus — fish fries, blood drives, Tootsie Roll Drive, youth contests, White House Retreat, Catholic High School Endowment scholarships
- Vocations Committee — supporting seminarians, Cardinal Glennon Hospital, Fischer House, Special Olympics, Scouting, TASK, etc.
- Youth Ministry (Nick Bagatti)
- Altar Servers
- Respect Life
- Funeral Luncheons
- Beautification
- ACTS Retreat
- Widows in Need
- School Backpacks and Supplies drive
Music & Liturgy
Liturgical music at Queen of All Saints is directed by Christopher Dunn, who is listed on the parish staff page. The parish also offers a live stream of Masses through its website (qasstl.org/serve/749-2/live-stream/) so that homebound parishioners and those who cannot attend in person can still participate in the liturgy.
- Liturgical Music Director: Christopher Dunn ([email protected])
- Parish Live Stream page on qasstl.org
Visit & Contact
Parishioners and visitors can reach Queen of All Saints at 6603 Christopher Dr, St. Louis, MO 63129, by phone at (314) 846-8207, or by email at [email protected]. The parish also maintains a separate fax line (314) 846-0636. The school can be reached at (314) 846-0506 or [email protected]. The parish's main website is http://qasstl.org/ and the school's website is https://qasschool.com/.
- Address: 6603 Christopher Dr, St. Louis, MO 63129
- Parish phone: (314) 846-8207
- Parish fax: (314) 846-0636
- Parish email: [email protected]
- School phone: (314) 846-0506
- School email: [email protected]
- Parish website: http://qasstl.org/
- School website: https://qasschool.com/
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Thomas T. Davisson1972 (founding)
Founding pastor; celebrated first Mass at the Monastery of the Poor Clares on July 15, 1972.