Christ’s light among us photo contest

For two centuries, the light of Jesus Christ has shone in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. His light is revealed in the people who reflect His love, in moments of compassion and service, and in the beauty that draws us closer to Him.

Where have you seen His light?

We invite you to See it. Capture it. Share it.

Image of a stained glass with Jesus in front of a cross and his hand held out in front.

Through your lens, show us where and how the light of Christ shines among us.

Selected submissions will be featured across archdiocesan communications and social media and displayed at the Bicentennial Jubilee Mass on July 18, 2026.

Where do you see His light? Submit your photo in one of the two categories:

Christ’s Light in the Everyday
Where His love is lived and shared

  • A person who reflects Christ through kindness, joy, or sacrifice
  • Spiritual and Corporal Acts of Mercy
  • Encounters of prayer, friendship, or quiet presence
  • Simple, ordinary moments made radiant by grace

Sacred Spaces
Where beauty draws us closer to Him

  • Stained glass, statues, or sacred art
  • Places of prayer and devotion
  • Signs of beauty that reveal the presence of God

Entries will be submitted within two groups:

Youth

  • Ages 18 and under
  • Primarily cell phone photography

General

  • All ages welcome
  • DSLR, mirrorless, or high-quality phone photography

 

Now accepting photo submissions through May 10.

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Share the Light of Christ

Selected submissions will be featured across archdiocesan communications and social media.  Photos from each category and group will be displayed at the Bicentennial Jubilee Mass on July 18, 2026, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, as part of this historic celebration of 200 years of faith. Those selected for display will be notified by email.

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3 file maximum, please upload a file that is at least 5MB but under 10MB each. Please upload only photos that correspond to the same category and caption. If they differ, kindly submit them as separate entries.
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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, Max. file size: 35 MB, Max. files: 3.
    For each photo please include:
    • Photo Title
    • Location
    • Caption (2–3 sentences describing where you see Christ’s light in this image)
    • Camera Type (Phone, DSLR, mirrorless, etc.)
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