St. Ferdinand Catholic Parish and School

St. Ferdinand Catholic Parish and School St. Ferdinand Catholic Parish of St. Louis, that is the fourth oldest parish in the Archdiocese of St Louis. Ferdinand de Florissant after St. Ferdinand's.

Ferdinand Catholic School and Parish is located in Florissant, Missouri within the Archdiocese of St. Ferdinand has a rich tradition and missionary heritage. In the mid 1700's the French entered the Mississippi Valley as settlers, farmers, and merchants. They named the area "Valley of Flowers" or "Florissant" due to the beauty of the valley. A French Catholic village was established and named St.

Ferdinand III, who was King of Castile, Spain from 1217 to 1252. The first church was built in 1789. Rose Philippine Duchesne founded the first Society of the Sacred Heart motherhouse in the United States on the parish grounds. She also established the first Indian school for girls in the U.S. and a free school for boys and girls at St. Also, Father Peter DeSmet, known as the Apostle of the Indians, was ordained at St. Ferdinand's in 1827. The Sisters of Loretto came to the parish to staff the school in 1847. Priests of the Society of Jesus oversaw St. Ferdinand parish until 1958 when archdiocesan priests were assigned. In 1957 a new St. Ferdinand Church was built on Charbonier Road. Florissant residents prevented the demolition of the old church and it is now preserved as the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine. The combination church and school building at the new site was used until December, 1960, when a new church was built. From 1958 to 1961 the parish tripled in population. Several additions to the school were built in the late 1950's and 1960's. Currently, there are roughly 250 students are enrolled in the school staffed by 15 teachers and supporting staff. Ferdinand students are continuing their rich tradition and missionary spirit through their studies, worship, and service to the community. This year the school is focusing on the life and ministry of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, who served in this parish in the early 1800's. It is a special gift to have an actual Saint a part of the fabric of the Parish's History.

Curriculum Night August 27, 2026
08/26/2026

Curriculum Night August 27, 2026

UPDATED!!! Wish List for our Teachers has been updated for the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you to all those who have a...
07/29/2026

UPDATED!!! Wish List for our Teachers has been updated for the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you to all those who have already helped to fill our teachers' wish list. We are looking forward to our first day of school. https://canva.link/1uzm9qegq2lby0k

Welcome back to School! The first day of school is August 13, 2026.Come and meet your teachers on Sunday, August 9, 2026...
07/28/2026

Welcome back to School! The first day of school is August 13, 2026.
Come and meet your teachers on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.

It's School Uniform Exchange time! Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 6-8 PM in the school gym.
06/30/2026

It's School Uniform Exchange time! Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 6-8 PM in the school gym.

Welcome, Fr. Seper!
06/29/2026

Welcome, Fr. Seper!

06/24/2026

Join us for a Patriotic Rosary and Adoration on Thursday July 2, at 6:30pm. Afterwards we will conclude with Benediction and refreshments to follow.

🧼❤️ Toiletry Donation Drive ❤️🪥The Youth Group is collecting essential hygiene items for those in need through Sts. Pete...
05/19/2026

🧼❤️ Toiletry Donation Drive ❤️🪥

The Youth Group is collecting essential hygiene items for those in need through Sts. Peter & Paul. Their supply room is currently out of many basic toiletries that are frequently requested by the homeless and struggling families in our community.

They are especially in need of:
• Deodorant
• Bars of soap
• Shampoo
• Toothpaste

You are invited to drop off donations at the back of church throughout the drive. The Youth Group will collect all donated items and deliver them to Sts. Peter & Paul at the end of the collection period.

Thank you for helping us serve our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care. 💙

2026 Confirmation Class. Congratulations!
05/15/2026

2026 Confirmation Class. Congratulations!

05/15/2026

Father Lijo came and enjoyed the games at Field Day today.

Address

1765 Charbonier Road
Florissant, MO
63031

Opening Hours

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13148373165

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