Our Parish
Fr. Chris Schroeder
Pastor
Christ the King and St. Joseph Parishes
7/1/25 - Present
frchris@ctks.net
I am glad to have the opportunity to serve as your pastor. I look forward to helping you connect to the grace and love of Jesus Christ!
I grew up in Manchester, MO with my parents and two younger siblings. My parents gave me the gift of a Catholic education, starting at St. Joseph Elementary in Manchester (now closed) and then going to De Smet Jesuit for high school. From there I attended Saint Louis University for two years, where I took adult responsibility for my faith life for the first time and began working on my spiritual well-being.
Through that process, I began to discern the religious life, since I greatly admired the Jesuits I had known at De Smet and SLU. After sophomore year, I entered the Jesuit novitiate and would spend the next 12 years in formation as a Jesuit. (Of course, this entailed many travels and assignments… keep tuning in for more details!) I was ordained in 2014 at St. Francis Xavier (College Church) here in St. Louis.
After ordination, I served in Kansas City at Rockhurst University, in Dallas at Montserrat Retreat House, and back in St. Louis at my alma mater De Smet. Over the course of time, it became clear that while I continued to love and respect the Jesuits and their way of life, I did well personally with more stable surroundings than most Jesuits are allowed. In 2021, I began a two year leave of absence from the order in which I discerned my next step. During that time I worked at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur in community health, helping patients who came to the ER without insurance.
Through the course of my leave, I became aware that I wanted to continue with ministry and that the St. Louis Archdiocese was the best place to do that for me. In 2023 Archbishop Rozanski graciously accepted me for a trial period (which concluded April, 2025), during which time, I have served at St. Justin Martyr parish in Sunset Hills, and at St. Charles Borromeo/St. Peter parishes in St. Charles.
While it was hard to leave my previous assignment, I am excited to be with you all in University City and Clayton! I am confident that we will all help each other grow closer to God and to make the Gospel truly present in our world and our lives. I look forward to learning from you all what makes your communities special and how the Holy Spirit is at work already. Please pray for me as I begin to settle in, and I’m looking forward to sharing more of my story with you!
Fr. Chris
Fr. Samuel Inameti,
Associate Pastor
Christ the King and St. Joseph Parishes
7/1/26 - Present
FRSAMUEL@CTKSTL.COM
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Praise be Jesus Christ! I am Fr. Samuel Inameti, your new Associate Pastor here at St. Joseph and Christ the King Parish.
Originally from Nigeria, I moved to St. Louis to answer God's call and attended Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. Since my ordination seven years ago, I have been blessed to serve the communities of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and, most recently, Sts. Angela, Norbert, and Holy Name of Jesus. In my free time, I love studying general history and find great peace in listening to classical music.
I want to thank Fr. Chris Schroeder, the leadership team, and all of you for the warm welcome. As Mother Teresa beautifully said, “Together, we can do something beautiful for Jesus Christ.”
I am so excited to get to know you and serve alongside you. May God bless you all!
In Christ, through Mary,
Fr. Samuel Inameti
Associate Pastor
Deacon Ray Keily
RETIRED
Born and raised in Richmond Heights, St. Luke's Parish. Attended Maplewood-Richmond Heights schools, graduating in 1944. Served in the Army, June 1944-December 1946. Graduated from St. Louis University in 1949. Also attended South Dakota College of A&MA, Yale and University of Minnesota. Married Jane Lux in June of 1959. They have four children (one deceased), 14 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Deacon Ray has been a parishioner at Christ the King since 1961. He was ordained a Deacon in June 1994.
Deacon Dave Dille
ddille@ctkstl.com
I converted to our faith in college. I made my Profession of Faith at the Easter Vigil during my senior year and Karen and I were married the following summer. I quickly became active in parish and school life and that activity continues to be a source of strength today. I was inspired to become a deacon by our parish deacon, Ray Kiely. His example of joy in his ministry spoke volumes to me in my calling. He has been my mentor, colleague and friend. Deacon Dave was ordained June 4, 2016.
Karen Sheridan, Parish Secretary
RECTORY@CTKSTL.COM
I grew up in Florissant, MO and attended St. Sabina Parish and grade school. My high school years were spent at St. Mary’s Academy in O’Fallon, MO. I was married in 1984, we adopted our first daughter in 1990 and our second daughter in 1993. Our grand-daughter was born in 2007. Over the years we have lived in Cincinnati, OH; Pensacola, FL; Houston, TX; Austin, TX and back to Florissant in October, 2009. I began working at Christ the King in September, 2012 and what a blessing it has been. I am so thankful to be part of the Christ the King family.
Jo Ann Jost,
Parish/PreK School Admin.
jjost@ctks.net
My name is Jo Ann Jost. I am a life-long resident of St. Louis. My husband, John, and I have three married children, six grandchildren with another due in October. I graduated from St. Louis University with a degree in biology. I taught elementary school for 20 years – first at St. James the Greater and later at Holy Infant School. During my last seven years, I worked at St. Roch School as the administrative assistant. At Christ the King, I will be assisting both in the school and the rectory. I am so happy to be part of the Christ the King community. Everyone has been so welcoming.
Liz Strickland, Bulletin Editor
eestrickl@gmail.com
My husband and I moved to University City five years ago after living in Florida all our lives. We moved here to be closer to my son and his family. After teaching elementary and middle school English in Florida for several years, I have taught gifted education at Wentzville School district after our move here. Happily, I was able to step away from teaching for a while to care for my wonderful 2-year-old twin granddaughters who keep me very busy.
I was very involved in my church Corpus Christi in Temple Terrace, Fl for several years teaching 2nd grade religious formation and being a Eucharistic minister. I am excited to join Christ the King church and use my skills from teaching to work on the bulletin. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and being a part of this community.
Harvey Chiles,
Director of Music Ministries
HARVEY@CTKSTL.COM
Harvey Chiles comes to us from Alton, Illinois. He previously served as the Cantor, organist, and choirmaster at Holy Family Catholic Church in Granite City. He has been a long-term music sub at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School. Harvey retired from public school music and arts administration from the N.O.W. School District, Ontario, Wisconsin at Thanksgiving 2025.
He is also a professional speaker under the moniker The Inspiration Doctor. As his speaker introduction states, "he has more degrees than a thermometer and has had more jobs than a temp service." Harvey studied at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music while in high school. Has an undergraduate degree in music and a graduate degree in conducting from Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts (Ohio) and was a graduate instructor at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music while working on post-graduate courses. He was a voice student of Metropolitan Opera Baritone Walter Cassel. Harvey has also studied with Jerome Rose, now of the Manhattan School of Music in New York City.
He is the author of the children's play, The Enchanted Hour. His composition about homelessness at Christmas, Another Silent Night, was premiered at the Cabaret Theater in Indianapolis, Indiana, to rave reviews. He has written one book on education titled Why Great Teaching Matters and is completing his second book titled What Now? What Next What If?
In his free time he volunteers for the nfp Catco who is restoring the former Ursuline Convent in Alton. Harvey will oversee the future development of the arts and education programs. The convent has been empty for 12 years. It sits on 27 acres of land, has a 60,000 square foot convent with chapel, rooms for 200 people, a working pipe organ, and a complete hospital wing. All will be renovated and will include community gardens, 2 restaurants, and apartments and condos for rent and purchase. The massive renovation project has just started and the building and grounds clean up and renovations have just begun.
Harvey is divorced. Has one adopted son and a grandaughter. And a four year old pit bull named Ruby who he saved from a house fire.
His life journey began in a small town in Ohio called Delphos. Along the way he shined shoes, cleaned barbershops, delivered clothes, roofed houses briefly, waited tables and tended bar. He taught public school music, became a school Administrator and served both as a public school principal and a private school headmaster in the Philippines. Along the way his choirs have performed at West Minster Abbey in St. Margaret’s Chapel, The International Youth Music Festival in Harrogate, Great Britain and in numerous churches in Europe.
His two most interesting facts are that he starred in the world's first Barber Shop Opera in Toledo, Ohio and his grandmother, who was 80 when he was born, worked for PT Barnum and Bailey Circus and was a lead in act on vaudeville for WC Fields and Mae West.
Harvey is happy to be serving God and the parish of Christ the King as a musician and member of the staff.