Welcome, I am delighted that you have chosen to learn more about us and our parish community. We are located in western Howard County and although we are a large community, visitors to our church invariably remark about the friendliness and warmth of the people and staff at St. Louis.

Much like our Catholic faith, our parish history and roots run deep, beginning at the Chapel of Doughoregan Manor, home of Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737-1832), the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. Our first “public” church was built in 1855, has been lovingly restored and now serves as a wayside chapel for our parish cemetery on Ten Oaks Road. In 1889 our second church, a beautiful stone Gothic chapel, was built on our campus here in Clarksville, and is very much in use today for daily prayer, adoration, baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Our parish continued to experience tremendous growth and in 1980 a new and larger church was built to accommodate that growth. However, continued growth over the last two decades necessitated the building of an even larger church which was dedicated in April of 2006.

If I were asked to describe the spirit of this community, I would say that it is a community that is very much in tune with the times–proud to be exceptionally active and involved in a broad array of ministries and activities while at the same time respecting and advocating the basic traditional Christian values that the Gospel proclaims. Please feel free to visit–you are always welcome!

Sincerely in Christ,
Msgr. Joseph L. Luca

Movie Night at St Louis

Join fellow parishioners, family and friends on Friday, September 20th, at 7:00pm in the Parish Social Hall for a showing of Paul, Apostle of Christ. This vivid dramatization brings to life the story of one of the most prolific writers of the New Testament, Paul the Apostle. Although written 2,000 years ago, his writings still resound with truth for the modern reader, as he encourages Christians to know the one in whom they believe. Gather your family and friends to hear God's Word come alive in the voice of Paul in a community of believers.

The movie is rated PG-13 for some violent content and disturbing images. (While accurately depicting the brutal treatment endured by first century Christians, the Roman candle scenes in the first 15 minutes are particularly disturbing.)

St. Francis Festival - Celebrate Our Feast Day!

Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 2:00-5:00 pm - St. Francis of Assisi Parish Grounds

• Blessing of Animals at 2:30pm - Bring pet on a leash or in a carrier, or bring your favorite stuffed animal
• Hot dogs, soft drinks & beer for sale
• Petting Zoo & Pumpkin Patch
• Games & Activities for all ages - Scavenger Hunt - Soccer Challenge
• Ice cream

St. Louis/St. Francis Women's ACTS Retreats

We would like to invite all men and women (age 18 or older) to attend the Women's Retreat on October 10 through 13 at Bon Secours Retreat Center. It will be an opportunity for spiritual renewal and to make many new friends.  The fee for each retreatant is $350.00 and includes all meals and a private room with a bathroom.  Please register online at stlouisparish.org/acts.

A deposit of $200.00 must be submitted to St. Louis in order to reserve your place on the retreat. Financial difficulties should not prevent anyone from attending the retreat.  If you are unable to pay part of the fee, or need further information regarding the women’s retreat contact Anne Goudreau at agoudreauacts@gmail.com or 410-290-7648 or Susan Dragonette at actsdragonette@gmail.com or 410-531-6426.

Temporary Entrances

The steps to the Church are being completely shut down beginning this weekend and we will have temporary entrances for Church.

New Parishioner Welcome Sessions

It’s quick and easy to register as a parishioner at St. Louis Church! Please complete this registration form and bring it with you to the next scheduled New Parishioner Welcome Session. That’s it! The next session will be held September 8 at 12:30 pm in the Pastoral Center Social Hall.

Current Parishioner Status/Info Change

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