Fr. Charlie Archer is born and raised in St. Louis. Like the hobbits in the Lord of the Rings, he has a great love both for food and for things that grow. In his free time, you will likely find him out at his brother’s homestead chopping wood, riding a tractor, or starting fires with his young nephews.

He has a love for reading, especially the English Catholic intellectual tradition in the vein of St. JH Newman, GK Chesterton, and JRR Tolkien. Other loves include frisbee golf, preaching, the inner healing prayer of Dr. Bob Schuchts, and of course the Eucharist above all!

He has been leading Salt+Light since September of 2023, serves at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, and is beginning further studies in the art of preaching.

You will find him at many Salt+Light events, especially the Cathedral’s weekly Thursday evening Anima Christi holy hour, dinner, and social.

Christina has a mild disposition that masks a vivacious mind and a great capacity for organization. She grew up here in St. Louis, attending Cor Jesu Academy. Her love for the Sacred Heart is evident in her generous, yet quiet, manner of administrating the young adult community.

Christina plans the ever-popular Country Dances. Many in the community are grateful for these events that have led to some wonderful relationships (we will not mention the many awkward dates that have also come about, as they do everywhere!).

In her free time, Christina enjoys crafts and playing volleyball with friends she met through the young adult community. She attends St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, and serves as the Administrative Coordinator for Salt+Light.