St Martin de Porres Catholic Church (Transfiguration, St Gabriel, St James Major)
5621 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
About St Martin de Porres Catholic Church (Transfiguration, St Gabriel, St James Major)
# St Martin de Porres Catholic Church St Martin de Porres Catholic Church was established as a parish serving the New Orleans community. The parish carries the name of Saint Martin de Porres, a Dominican friar and Catholic saint known for his charitable work. The church's history reflects its commitment to serving the people of New Orleans and maintaining Catholic traditions in the region. The church operates as an active Catholic parish providing sacraments and spiritual guidance to its members. St Martin de Porres serves as a center for Catholic worship and community faith life. The parish welcomes individuals and families seeking to participate in Catholic religious practices and community fellowship. St Martin de Porres Catholic Church is located at 5621 Elysian Fields Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana. The church invites community members to visit and participate in parish activities. The parish maintains a web presence at smdpnola.com, where additional information about the church's ministries and schedule is available. The church serves the neighborhoods and residents of New Orleans seeking a Catholic faith community.
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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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★ 4.8 · 43 Google reviewsKenneth Johnson
★★★★★We laid to rest a Legend. R.I.P Best friend 💜💛Roof. …
Alice Holloway
★★★★★The fish fry here is good and generous. Fish, Mac n cheese, peas, potato or green salad, drink and dessert. The bread pudding was delicious.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does St Martin de Porres Catholic Church (Transfiguration, St Gabriel, St James Major) hold services?
Where is St Martin de Porres Catholic Church (Transfiguration, St Gabriel, St James Major) located?
5621 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
What denomination is St Martin de Porres Catholic Church (Transfiguration, St Gabriel, St James Major)?
St Martin de Porres Catholic Church (Transfiguration, St Gabriel, St James Major) is a Catholic church.
How do I contact St Martin de Porres Catholic Church (Transfiguration, St Gabriel, St James Major)?
Call (504) 302-7931 or visit https://smdpnola.com/.
What is St Martin de Porres Catholic Church (Transfiguration, St Gabriel, St James Major) known for?
# St Martin de Porres Catholic Church St Martin de Porres Catholic Church was established as a parish serving the New Orleans community.
Church Health Score
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Strong
This church scores 79/100 compared to other Catholic churches in New Orleans.
Catholic Benchmarks
Hartford Seminary + ECFA national averages
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