Cathedral Basilica Of St Louis

What Cathedral Basilica Of St Louis does

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and parish church located at 4431 Lindell Blvd. in St. Louis, Missouri. Established as a parish on October 18, 1896 and elevated to minor basilica status by Pope John Paul II on April 4, 1997, the church serves as the mother church of the Archdiocese of St. Louis under Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski, with Reverend Monsignor Henry Breier serving as Rector. The institution's defining physical asset is North America's largest collection of Byzantine mosaics, comprising 41.5 million tesserae pieces across 83,000 square feet in over 7,000 color shades — described as the largest mosaic collection in the world outside Russia.

The basilica operates a diversified revenue model anchored by recurring tithes and offerings from parishioners, supplemented by unit-priced ancillary services including vigil candle lighting ($2/day, $14/week), mass request cards (minimum $10), Jubilee Prayer Garden memorial bricks (minimum $1,000 for a Signature Brick), and gift shop merchandise ($18-$25 for books, rosaries, and ornaments). Distribution extends across in-person worship, online platforms for donations and mass requests, livestream and radio broadcast (Covenant Network) of Sunday Mass, and a ticketed Cathedral Concerts series priced $10-$50. The annual fundraising gala represents the largest event-driven revenue channel, with individual tickets at $225, tables at $1,800, and corporate sponsorships ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.

The institution's go-to-market is community-led, leveraging social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), Flocknote email newsletters, printed bulletins, and operational partnerships with On Fire Media (website), Bloomerang (donation processing), and FORMED (Catholic faith content). Customer segments include Catholic parishioners (primary), inquirers/new Catholics (RCIA program), visitors/tourists, and donors/supporters. The basilica operates with a small staff of approximately 13 employees, has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no API integrations, no patent portfolio, and no traditional funding rounds as a religious non-profit institution under the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Name

Cathedral Basilica Of St Louis

Legal name

Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

Website

https://cathedralstl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and parish church in St. Louis, Missouri, serving as the mother church of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. It operates worship, sacramental, and cultural programs around North America's largest Byzantine mosaic collection, funded by donations, gift shop sales, concerts, and an annual gala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Catholic worship services
• Sacramental ministry
• Faith formation programs
• Sacred music concerts
• Religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional parish donations from congregants during Mass services and through online giving platforms.
2. Online Giving: Parish Online Giving platform allowing one-time and recurring donations, including options for St. Vincent de Paul society.
3. Gift Shop Sales: Sale of religious items including books about the cathedral, rosaries, Christmas ornaments, and other merchandise.
4. Candle Lighting: Vigil candles offered at various chapels with pricing of $2.00 per day or $14.00 per week.
5. Mass Requests: Mass cards offered in honor of living or deceased loved ones with a minimum offering of $10.
6. Annual Gala: Annual fundraising gala with ticket sales ($225 per ticket) and sponsorship opportunities (up to $25,000).
7. Jubilee Prayer Garden Bricks: Paving bricks inscribed with names available for purchase to honor or memorialize individuals, with Signature Brick minimum $1,000.
8. Cathedral Concerts: World-class sacred and classical music concerts held at the cathedral venue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is a Catholic parish and minor basilica that delivers daily and Sunday Masses, all seven sacraments, confession, faith formation classes (including RCIA), and pastoral care from its Byzantine cathedral in St. Louis. It complements these religious services with cultural programming (Cathedral Concerts, museum tours of its 41.5 million-piece mosaic interior), donation facilities (online giving, candle lighting, mass requests, Jubilee Prayer Garden bricks), and a retail gift shop for religious items and books.

Product overview

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis operates primarily as a religious institution offering spiritual services including daily and Sunday Mass, sacraments, and pastoral care. The church maintains an online presence through a website featuring retail merchandise (gift shop with books, rosaries, and commemorative items), donation platforms (parish online giving, light a candle, Jubilee Prayer Garden bricks), sacramental services (mass requests), educational offerings (cathedral tours, online Catholic learning resources, RCIA formation program), media services (livestream and radio broadcast of Masses), and event programming (cathedral concerts and annual gala). The organization is notable for housing North America's largest collection of Byzantine mosaics (41.5 million tesserae pieces covering 83,000 square feet), which forms a significant cultural attraction alongside its religious mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cathedral Concerts: Concert series presenting world-class musicians and finest repertoire of sacred and classical music for cultural enrichment and education of the St. Louis region.
• Friends of the Cathedral Basilica

Products and services

• Gift Shop Online retail store selling Cathedral Basilica merchandise including books about the cathedral history, rosaries, Christmas ornaments, and other religious items.
• Cathedral Basilica Rosary (White Beads) Specially crafted rosary for the Cathedral Basilica, priced at $20.
• Christmas Ornament Limited edition ornament celebrating the beauty and history of the Cathedral Basilica, priced at $25.
• Mosaics of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (Book) Book written by Maurice B McNamee, S.J. describing the art of the mosaics in the Cathedral, with photographs by Mary Lou Olsen and others.
• The Great Saint Louis Cathedral (Book) Book by William Barnaby Faherty, S.J., Ph.D. detailing the history of the Cathedral including architecture, mosaic art, bishops and archbishops.
• Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (Book) Hardbound history of the Cathedral Basilica and St. Louis by author and historian John C. Guenther.
• Parish Online Giving Secure online donation platform allowing parishioners to set up regular or one-time gifts to support the cathedral's mission.
• Light a Candle Vigil candle lighting service where donors can light candles for loved ones or personal intentions, with candles burning in the Blessed Mother Chapel, All Souls Chapel, and Shrine of the Sacred Heart.
• Mass Request Online service to request mass cards honoring loved ones, with options for living or deceased persons.
• Cathedral Tours Guided tours of the Cathedral Basilica showcasing its collection of 41.5 million mosaic pieces covering 83,000 square feet, making it North America's largest Byzantine cathedral.
• Cathedral Concerts Concert series featuring world-class musicians performing sacred and classical music in the cathedral, with mission to present affordable live concerts for cultural enrichment.
• Livestream Mass Live streaming of weekday and Sunday Masses, with the Sunday Mass also broadcast on Covenant Network radio (WRYT AM 1080 / KHOJ AM 1460).
• Jubilee Prayer Garden Garden featuring inscribed paving bricks to honor or memorialize individuals, with signature brick options including bronze plaques.
• Friends of the Cathedral Preservation group dedicated to maintaining the Cathedral Basilica, with membership supporting ongoing restoration efforts.
• RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Process for adults to enter the Catholic Church, including instruction, community, prayer life development, and service to the Church.
• 2026 Cathedral Basilica Gala Annual gala fundraising event held at Old Warson Country Club on August 22, 2026, with sponsorship opportunities ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Old Warson Country ClubminorOthersHost venue for the annual Cathedral Basilica Gala fundraising event.
• Covenant NetworkminorOthersRadio broadcast partner carrying Sunday Mass on WRYT AM 1080 and KHOJ AM 1460.
• Cathedral Concerts (cathedralconcerts.org)coreOthersRelated organization presenting affordable live concerts in the Cathedral Basilica featuring world-class musicians and sacred/classical music repertoire for cultural enrichment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: Largest Catholic church in North America, located in Washington, D.C. Direct peer: it is also a Catholic basilica with significant mosaic art, a museum/tour program, gift shop, concerts, and operates as a national pilgrimage site under the U.S. bishops' conference.
• Holy Name Cathedral (Chicago): Mother church of the Archdiocese of Chicago, offering daily/Sunday Mass, livestream, sacraments, gift shop, concerts, and parish giving programs. Comparable as a U.S. urban mother-church cathedral with similar programming.
• Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Newark): Mother church of the Archdiocese of Newark, designated a basilica, hosting Masses, concerts, and tours. Comparable as an urban Northeast U.S. cathedral-basilica with similar giving and event programming.
• Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: Mother church of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a contemporary cathedral with daily Masses, a gift shop, online giving, and major-event hosting. Comparable as a modern mother-church cathedral serving a major U.S. archdiocese.
• St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans): Oldest continuously active Catholic cathedral in the U.S., serving as a tourist destination and parish church in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Comparable in operating model, tour-driven visitation, and parish services.
• Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (Covington, KY): Catholic cathedral and basilica in Covington, Kentucky, known for its significant stained glass and architectural heritage, offering Masses, tours, and a gift shop. Comparable as a mid-size American cathedral-basilica with cultural tourism appeal.
• St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York): Iconic Catholic cathedral and basilica in NYC with daily Mass, gift shop, ticketed tours, livestream, concerts, and a major donor/preservation program. Directly comparable in scale, programming mix, and tourism-driven revenue model.
• Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (San Francisco): Mother church of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, offering daily Masses, concerts, tours, and parish programming. Comparable as a West Coast U.S. urban mother-church cathedral.
• St. Mary's Cathedral (Portland): Mother church of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, with Masses, concerts, and parish programs. Comparable as a regional U.S. Catholic cathedral.

Others

• Archdiocese of St. Louis: Parent ecclesiastical governance body overseeing the Cathedral Basilica. Related as the institutional parent that allocates resources, sets pastoral priorities, and conducts the Annual Catholic Appeal referenced by the cathedral.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cathedralstlmo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/UCLW4GRozC32raWkY3WDW8Dg
• Facebookfacebook.com/cathedralstlmo
• Instagraminstagram.com/cathedralbasilicaofstl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cathedral-basilica-of-st-louis

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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