1999 Papal Visit, St. Louis

We were granted the opportunity to meet Pope John Paul II after the prayer service at the Basilica. This rare opportunity was a privilege that my wife and I will remember forever.

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The original blue print of the St. Louis Papal Altar, created by Catholic Supply's liturgical designer, Mr. Angelo Gherardi. The design features a main stage (60 feet across and 40 feet deep) and two side stages (one foot lower) for the 200 bishops (35' x 40'). A 45 foot replica of the St. Louis Arch was designed for the center with a suspended 48 foot wooden cross hanging from the rafters above. Mr. Gherardi also designed the entire Altar Setting- including the Pope's chair, Altar, and Pulpit.

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Angie Stutte worked late into the night on Tuesday helping her father, Dan Stutte prepare the Altar for Wednesday morning's mass service. The Altar was assembled in less than 30 hours prior to the start of the mass.

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In January of 1999 we were fortunate to welcome Pope John Paul II to St. Louis. His Holiness celebrated a massive Youth Rally at our Kiel Center, a record number Papal Mass at our Trans World Dome, and an intimate Prayer Service at the St. Louis Basilica.

The following are pictures from this blessed time. We were honored to be selected to design the Papal Setting for the Mass at the Trans World Dome.

Our liturgical team, especially Mr. Angelo Gherardi, designed and supervised the production of the Altar and all of the Settings, including the Sanctuary Appointments and elaborate Arch Backdrop. We also supplied the custom-made Vestments, Dalmatics, Wine, Altar Bread, Processional Crucifix, and Ciborias.

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It was truly magnificent!

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"The St. Louis"

Expressive set of vestments designed exclusively for the St. Louis, MO diocese. Used during all concelebrations in the diocese. Balanced and very elegant. Designed/Purchased prior to the January 1999 St. Louis Papal Visit and worn during every Papal Concelebration Ceremony during the visit as well.

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The rest of the Stutte family, Lara shown here, worked around the clock pressing the 1,500 vestments worn at Wednesday's mass. The vestments were designed for this event and feature the Archdiocesan Cross. They were made in Holland, by Stadelmaier and distributed through Catholic Supply.

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THE MOMENT OF A LIFETIME!

We were granted the opportunity to meet Pope John Paul II after the prayer service at the Basilica. This rare opportunity was a privilege that my wife and I will remember forever.