Faith triumphs as St. James the Greater Parish celebrates 150 years

Submitted on August 25, 2010
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Audra Laird, left, 12, Kiki Laird, 9, Teagan Lanemann, 2, Mini Laird, 10, and Cameron Lanemann, 5, enjoyed snacks Aug. 14 during movie night at St. James the Greater Parish in South St. Louis. Later, they watched the movie “The Karate Kid.” The parish is beginning the celebration of its 150th anniversary.
Audra Laird, left, 12, Kiki Laird, 9, Teagan Lanemann, 2, Mini Laird, 10, and Cameron Lanemann, 5, enjoyed snacks Aug. 14 during movie night at St. James the Greater Parish in South St. Louis. Later, they watched the movie “The Karate Kid.” The parish is beginning the celebration of its 150th anniversary.
Jerry Naunheim Jr.
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The history of St. James the Greater Parish in the Dogtown neighborhood of South St. Louis is the story of faith triumphant. That description, used in an article in 1947 detailing obstacles the parish has overcome, remains true today as the parish kicks off the celebration of its 150th anniversary.

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