Deceased Children's Memorial

Deceased Children's Memorial Dedicated to the memory of all children who have died through abortion, stillbirth, miscarriage, accident, illness, and injury. Add a child's name at no cost.

Donations are appreciated but not required. The Deceased Children’s Memorial is located inside St. Mary Magdalen Church in St. Louis, Missouri. It is dedicated to the memory of all children who have died through abortion, stillbirth, miscarriage, accident, illness, or injury. There are no restrictions on age or the number of names submitted. A child’s name will be accepted whether they died prior

to birth or at any later time. Everyone grieves the death of a child, no matter who it might be or how the death may have occurred. Those who have lost a child know this grief and seek peace and healing. The Church wishes to reach out to these families, not only to share their loss, but also to bring comfort and peace. With this in mind, the Children's Memorial was conceived and constructed during the summer of 2014 through the efforts of members of the St. Mary Magdalen parish Pro-Life Committee, the Knights of Columbus Council 453, the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, and the pastor, Msgr. John J. Borcic. It is their hope that this Children's Memorial will be a way to help families realize that these children, who now rest in the arms of their Creator, are praying for them from above, and, by all who visit, that the entire Church joins in praying for those who loved them. "One moment in God's presence gives these children more knowledge and love of God than we can gain in a lifetime."

10/14/2025

Dear Friends,

This year marks the 12th anniversary of the dedication of the Deceased Children’s Memorial at St. Mary Magdalen church. We will again be hosting a special Mass of Remembrance on Sunday, October 26th, where we will pray for all the children whose names have been placed on the memorial, as well as their families. This Mass of Remembrance will start at 2pm.

Since your child’s name has been placed on the memorial, we would like to invite you and any members of your family to join us for this special Mass and reception. Please send your RSVP no later than Monday, October 20th via email to Tom at [email protected] with the total number of people who plan to attend. Please write “Children’s Memorial Mass” in the subject line of your email.

Even though St. Mary Magdalen church will be closing at the end of November, Saint Lucy parish is committed to maintaining the Deceased Children’s Memorial as well as annually celebrating a Mass of Remembrance. You are always welcome to visit the Deceased Children’s Memorial anytime the church is open or by appointment. Please contact the parish office at St. Mary Magdalen (through November) at 314-352-2111 or the parish office of Saint Lucy at 314-832-2838 to schedule a visit.

I am looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 26th for the 2pm Mass. Please be assured of our continued prayers for you, your family, and the beloved children whose names are inscribed on the memorial.

Sincerely,

Fr. Brad Modde
Pastor, Saint Lucy parish

08/30/2025

This year, 474 families will receive a personal invitation to attend the 12th Annual Deceased Children’s Memorial Mass, which will be celebrated in October. At that Mass, every child’s name will be lifted in prayer, their memory honored, and their families embraced with the love of Christ and the support of our parish. It is both a sacred responsibility and a profound privilege to host this Mass, uniting faith, remembrance, and healing in one holy gathering.

09/13/2019

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4924 Bancroft Avenue
St. Louis, MO
63109

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(314) 352-2111 Ext 4

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