About St. Rita · Vinita Park, Missouri
St. Rita Parish was a Catholic faith community in Vinita Park, Missouri, serving north St. Louis County for more than a century under the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Founded in the early twentieth century, it was named for St. Rita of Cascia, the patron saint of lost causes, and was known for its neighborhood presence at the corner of Page Avenue and North and South Road. The parish was suppressed in 2023 as part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis "All Things New" parish restructuring plan and merged into Christ the King Parish in University City. Although regular public Masses, weddings, and baptisms are no longer celebrated at the site, the church building continues to serve the community as a hub for charitable works.
- Established
- 1914
- Patron
- St. Rita of Cascia
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
Mass times at St. Rita
Weekly Mass schedule
About St. Rita Parish
St. Rita Parish was a Catholic faith community in Vinita Park, Missouri, serving north St. Louis County for more than a century. The parish was named for St. Rita of Cascia and was a neighborhood church at the corner of Page Avenue and North and South Road.
History and Closure
Founded in 1914, St. Rita served the Vinita Park area until 2023, when it was suppressed and merged into Christ the King Parish in University City as part of the 'All Things New' archdiocesan restructuring.
Current Status
The parish is now closed to regular sacramental life. No regular Masses, weddings, or baptisms are celebrated at the site. The building remains active as a charitable hub, including a St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.
Where to Go Now
Former parishioners are directed to Christ the King Parish in University City for ongoing sacramental and pastoral needs.