The Msgr. Louis F. Meyer Youth Center is located in South Saint Louis, and is used for many different events, including sports events and tournaments, practices, socials, theater productions, and more. The facilities include many fields used for soccer, baseball, softball and more, a large gym with new flooring and lots of seating, a theater, and more. The center is a branch of the Catholic Youth Apostolate, and began operating in 2009. More information about the center will be posted to this page as time moves on.

About Msgr. Louis F. Meyer

Monsignor Louis F. Meyer celebrated 65 years of priesthood in 2009. During his life-long service to youth, Msgr. Meyer has been recognized locally, regionally and nationally for his contribution and dedication to the youth of this country. He has brought great credit to the Saint Louis Catholic Youth Council (CYC) through his involvement in our community.

In 1960 Fr. Meyer was appointed Director of the CYC, succeeding his friend and mentor Msgr. Sullivan. He spent the next 18 years building the CYC's activities and programs for youth. Msgr. Meyer has been around to watch Mike Shannon and Mayor Francis Slay grow up in Epiphany Parish on St. Louis’ Southside. Both grew up playing sports with the CYC, which today is the largest youth sports organization in St. Louis. The CYC had nearly 5000 teams playing sports during 2008.

Msgr. Meyer is a member of the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame, St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame, the Missouri Athletic Club Hall of Fame, the St. Louis University Sports Hall of Fame, and has been nominated for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.