Shrine of St. Joseph, St. Louis facts for kids
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Shrine of Saint Joseph
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Shrine of St. Joseph St. Louis, Missouri
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 Location in St. Louis
Location in Missouri
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| Location | 1220 North 11th Street, St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Built | 1844 |
| Architect | George Purvis |
| NRHP reference No. | 78003396 |
| Added to NRHP | 1978 |
The Shrine of St. Joseph is a Catholic church in St. Louis, Missouri in Columbus Square. The church began in 1843 when the Jesuits founded the parish to serve the residential community consisting mostly of German immigrants. The church is the site of the only authenticated miracle in the Midwestern United States.
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National Register of Historic Places
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Inside the Shrine from the balcony
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Baptismal Font
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Statue of Saint Peter Claver
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Stained Glass window on the side of the Shrine
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Woman praying before the Altar of Answered Prayers
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Celebrating Mass at the Shrine, 1924
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Shrine of St. Joseph entrance in 2012.
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A lamppost sign advertises church devotions
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