Archdiocese announces more church closures

The Archdiocese of St. Louis has issued a recent announcement regarding the permanent closure of additional churches. According to the reports, both St. Augustine Catholic Church and St. Matthew Catholic Church are among the institutions that will be closing. These developments were confirmed following photographs taken on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The decision reflects the broader plan by the Archdiocese of St. Louis to shut down these specific Catholic Church locations as part of their current organizational strategy.