Friends of St. Louis Cemetery

Friends of St. Louis Cemetery is dedicated to restoring, revitalizing, and maintaining St. Louis Cemetery, the oldest Catholic cemetery in the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Founded in 1874, the grounds have gone through their share of vandalism and neglect. This ministry assists in returning the beauty and dignity to these sacred grounds as well as preserve them for future generations.

If you are interested in our Sacred Heart history and heritage and have a passion for providing respectful care for our founding families, or if you enjoy gardening and yard work and love to revitalize that which has fallen into disrepair, we welcome you to join our ministry!

• Time Commitment:  Varies depending on upcoming projects and initiatives.
• Responsibilities:  Varies depending on the activities you choose to participate in, but could include:  maintenance trips and restoration efforts, archiving and researching, and fundraising.
• Training:  On-the-job training provided by the Archaeological Society of Florida.