The College Church

One of the most recognizable pieces of Midtown's skyline is the spire of Saint Francis Xavier College Church, also called the "College Church" by locals and students of Saint Louis University (SLU).  The cornerstone was set in 1884 and has served the faculty and students of SLU (a Catholic university run by the Jesuit order, aka Society of Jesus) and was modeled after Saint Colman's Cathedral in Cobh, Ireland.  Please enjoy these photos of this beautiful church!

The skyline of the Midtown district.  Most of what you see in the foreground, center, and left is Saint Louis University.  To the upper right you can see the Continental Life Building - click here for more photos.

As previously stated, the College Church is modeled after Cobh Cathedral in Ireland, which is known for it's disproportionately large tower and spire, which becomes even more exaggerated because it sits atop a hill in the city of Cobh.  The College Church's tower fits this building very comfortably.

A view along the side of the church, between the church and Bishop DuBourg Hall, the administrative center of SLU.

The interior of Saint Francis Xavier Church.  This photo does not do this church any justice - as my photography skills improve, I will return to this church to provide my readers with the best photo quality possible!

Processional crucifix with the Altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the background.

Altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The high altar of the College Church.

A look to the choir loft and rose window of the College Church.  My next goal is to clearly and accurately photograph stained glass windows - I will definitely bring my tripod next time!

The rose window of Saint Francis Xavier College Church.


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