This episode dives into the social and geographic makeup of St. Louis as it expands into six distinct wards, each with its own character and challenges. Monsignor and Teresa examine the explosive population growth, the rise of immigrant communities, and the church’s response through parish development and charitable outreach. They spotlight the founding of the Bishop’s Bank and the role of Catholic and non-Catholic institutions in supporting newcomers. The episode paints a vivid picture of a city grappling with urbanization, diversity, and the need for spiritual and social infrastructure.


*Saint Louis: The Story of Catholic Evangelization of America's Heartland originally aired on Covenant Network Catholic Radio. These podcast episodes are being released in anticipation of the Bicentennial Celebrations of the founding of the Archdiocese of St. Louis as the Diocese of St. Louis on July 18, 1826.

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