Saint Mary's Catholic Church
1116 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116
About Saint Mary's Catholic Church
# Saint Mary's Catholic Church Saint Mary's Catholic Church was founded in 1794 in New Orleans, Louisiana, establishing itself as a significant religious institution in the city's French Quarter. Over its 230-year history, the church has remained an active parish while adapting to the evolving needs of its congregation and community. The church serves as a Catholic parish within the Archdiocese of New Orleans, providing sacraments and spiritual guidance to its members according to Catholic doctrine and tradition. The parish operates various ministries and programs to serve its congregation and the broader New Orleans community. Saint Mary's maintains its role as a center for Catholic worship, education, and pastoral care. The church welcomes parishioners and visitors seeking to participate in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church, including Mass, confession, and other religious services and activities. Saint Mary's Catholic Church is located at 1116 Chartres Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. As an established parish in an urban setting, the church serves both longtime residents and visitors to the area. Those seeking information about specific service times, programs, and accessibility details are encouraged to visit the church's website or contact the parish directly. The church maintains strong connections to the local New Orleans community while serving as a landmark of Catholic faith in the city.
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The Catholic Church is the world's oldest and largest Christian institution, tracing its leadership through an unbroken line of popes back to the Apostle Peter. The Mass — the central act of Catholic worship — follows a liturgical calendar and culminates in the Eucharist, which Catholics believe is the real presence of Christ. Catholic life is shaped by seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Parishes typically offer multiple Sunday Masses, daily Mass, confession hours, and robust faith formation programs. The Church's social teaching on human dignity, care for the poor, and the common good is expressed through extensive charitable and educational ministries worldwide.
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Get directions →On-site parking is available — no need to hunt for street parking
Fully wheelchair accessible — contact the church for specific accessibility needs
Can't make it in person? Services are live streamed online
Dress code is casual — come as you are
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★ 4.7 · 25 Google reviewsMarc Cooper
★★★★★St. Mary's church is widely considered one of New Orleans' most ornate houses of worship.The church contains a shrine, coffin, relics, and personal belongings of Father Francis Xavier Seelos, a Redemptorist missionary wh…
Louis and Elaine
★★★★★The Saint Mary Catholic Church is a beautiful structure. It’s actually a chapel rather than a parish church. There are no regular masses celebrating here and no congregation. Rather the chapel is available for weddings, …
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What time does Saint Mary's Catholic Church hold services?
Where is Saint Mary's Catholic Church located?
1116 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116
What denomination is Saint Mary's Catholic Church?
Saint Mary's Catholic Church is a Catholic church.
How do I contact Saint Mary's Catholic Church?
Visit https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/
What is Saint Mary's Catholic Church known for?
# Saint Mary's Catholic Church Saint Mary's Catholic Church was founded in 1794 in New Orleans, Louisiana, establishing itself as a significant religious institution in the city's French Quarter.
Church Health Score
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Strong
This church scores 75/100 compared to other Catholic churches in New Orleans.
Catholic Benchmarks
Hartford Seminary + ECFA national averages
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