Ep 3.22 - Cathedral Rising: The Parishes and Projects That Shaped a Catholic City

In this episode, Monsignor and Teresa conclude their sweeping tour of early‑20th‑century parish foundations by spotlighting two historic city parishes—St. Philip Neri in Walnut Park and St. Mary Magdalene on Kingshighway—before turning to the monumental projects that reshaped Catholic life in St. Louis: the construction of the Cathedral Basilica and the founding of Kenrick Seminary. Monsignor traces Archbishop Glennon’s bold vision, the extraordinary generosity of clergy and laity, the architectural ambitions behind the “Rome of the West,” and the remarkable civic pride that fueled both the cathedral’s rise and the seminary’s creation. It’s a vivid look at the people, parishes, and institutions that defined a transformative era in the Archdiocese.