Old St. Ferdinand Shrine and Historical Site
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Driving Directions & Map

Driving Directions via 270 North

From Interstate 270 exit at Lindbergh North and continue to Washington. Turn right onto Washington to St. Charles St. Turn left on St. Charles and continue one block - the entrance to the Shrine will be on your left.

Driving Directions via 170 North

From Interstate 170 go north to Hanley Road. Hanley road becomes Graham and then St. Ferdinand. Stay on this street until you reach rue St. Francois. Turn left and follow this to the entrance of the Shrine.

 


JESUIT DAY at the Shrine!

Saturday, September 13th, 10am - 4pm
Event is in the Shrine and Schoolhouse

 

Come and learn about the importance of the Jesuits to

St. Ferdinand Shrine and also the settling of the western part of the United States.

 

 

*See the authentic robe of Father DeSmet S.J. the “Black Robe” and learn about his tremendous influence on the formation of the Shrine.

*Meet Father Judocus Van Assche S.J. pastor of St. Ferdinand Church for 40 years

*Talk to Father Faherty S.J. – Jesuit historian  and author of many books

*Father Faherty was connected with St. Stanislaus Seminary and is a noted  historian

* Meet other experts in Jesuit History

* View special artifacts in the Museum

*Take a tour of the Shrine

* Visit our Used Book Sale

 

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Bread Oven at St. Ferdinand Shrine built by

Living History Reenactors
 

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Used Book Sale

Old St. Ferdinand Shrine hosts a Used Book Sale every Saturday from 9 a.m. until Noon.

The sale is on the second floor of the Schoolhouse.

All types of books are available - prices range from .25 to $1.00.

All monies raised go towards the upkeep of the Shrine.

If you would like to donate books – take your books anytime to the Shrine Complex.

Place the books on the porch of the Rectory.  The Rectory is the building between the Shrine and the two story Schoolhouse.

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Old St. Ferdinand Book Sale

Be sure to visit our Book Sale every Saturday!

 

 

-- Old St. Ferdinand Shrine Important Information --

Limited Handicapped Access

The Church, the Rectory and the Convent are first floor handicapped accessible. The second and third floors are not.

Lunch

Lunch is available at the Shrine for Group Tours. Click for more information on Group Tours.

Wedding Photographs in the Shrine

Have your wedding photographs at the Shrine! We will take care of everything. Email us with your wedding date, time, number of people in the wedding party, your email address, and a phone number and we will contact you.

 
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