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The official page for the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France better known as the St. Louis Cathedral. St.
(1832)

Louis Cathedral is the oldest active cathedral in the United States. It is the religious icon for the city of New Orleans and world renowned tourist attraction.

08/27/2026

What a blessing to be able to celebrate the Feast of St. Louis, King of France, with our Cathedral community volunteers! We started with a reflection from Rector Fr. Pat Williams on the distinctive aspects of ministry at St. Louis Cathedral, followed by Mass presided over by Archbishop James Checchio with music from our incredible choir, and then a reception in the Cathedral Rectory. There was a strong turnout from our volunteers in ministries including ministers of hospitality, ministers of the Word, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, Cathedral and museum tour guides, the choir, the Cathedral Capital Campaign Cabinet, and Catholic Cultural Center staff. We are so grateful for everyone's support and presence on our joyous patronal Feast Day!

08/25/2026

“If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.” – Proverbs 29:14

Happy Feast Day to our patron saint, St. Louis IX, King of France, the only French monarch to be canonized. Although he became king at just 12 years old, he was known for his humility and his compassionate service to the poor and vulnerable. More than 750 years after his death, we still carry his legacy forward and honor him today and every day.

St. Louis, King of France, pray for us!

08/14/2026

We were honored this week to host the Young Catholics Professionals to a special Executive Speaker Series presentation with Kevin Morris, president of Holly & Smith Architects and chief architect for the Cathedral's restoration. Following an exclusive tour of the Cathedral by Pastoral Council President Brandon Briscoe and a welcome from Executive Director Dr. Christopher Wiseman, Morris gave attendees behind-the-scenes insights into the work being done to preserve this incredible landmark, sharing his expertise on everything from historic masonry to mitigating termite damage.

08/07/2026

On this day in 1727, Ursuline nuns arrived in New Orleans to staff the French military hospital but quickly moved into their core ministry of education. In year 299 of this tradition, we look forward to celebrating the Ursulines' tricentennial next year with our sister site at Old Ursuline Convent Museum, New Orleans, as well as Ursuline Academy and other communities throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans. We also are honored to host the Ursuline Academy Tricentennial Mass at the Cathedral this month.

08/06/2026

Archbishop Checchio is inviting every Catholic in the Archdiocese of New Orleans to participate in Welcome Home Sunday on Aug. 15 and 16 by inviting one person to Mass. Prayerfully consider whom God may be placing on your heart, and ask the Sacred Heart of Jesus to guide you in your choice. Whether it is someone who used to be active in the Church but has drifted away or someone who has never experienced the sacred beauty of a Catholic Mass, your invitation could make a difference in their life. All are welcome.

08/04/2026

A prayer for the French Quarter in the quiet season:

God, in these slow, hot days of August, when the air is heavy and the streets are still, help us to find Your presence all around us. Please grant special care and comfort to all those who struggle in this month, when tourism is down and the threat of hurricanes looms, especially those who are hungry, homeless, sick, or vulnerable. Give Your protection to all those who labor in the heat, and may those of us who have air-conditioned homes and offices never take that luxury for granted. We patiently await cooler days, longer evenings, and the return of the joyous bustle of visitors from all over the world to our historic streets. Until then, please help us know the gift of simply being here, together, as locals, as neighbors, and remind us of the beauty that is everywhere we look in this amazing city we call home. Amen.

07/31/2026

Fr. Pat Williams will be leading a Bible study on “The Parables of Jesus” following the schedule below. To learn more or register, please click the link in the first comment. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Pat at [email protected].

07/29/2026

August is New Orleans Museum Month! If you're already a member of our Friends of the Catholic Cultural Center program, or if you join now, you will enjoy free admission to participating museums across the Greater New Orleans area, including our sister site, Old Ursuline Convent Museum, New Orleans, all month long.

Already a member of another participating museum? We'd love to welcome you to the Convent Museum, 1112 Chartres St., the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, for free!

Learn more about our Friends program and Museum Month in the links below.

07/28/2026

"Blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled."–Luke 1:45

Tuesday's Treasures! Inspired by Our Lady of Guadalupe, this month's featured collection honors the faith and wisdom of the Blessed Virgin Mary with scarves, mugs, and other beautiful keepsakes. These items, perfect for gift-giving or personal devotion, are available at both the Cathedral gift shop and the gift shop at our sister site, the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, New Orleans.

07/22/2026

As Tropical Storm Bertha approaches our region, we turn to a beloved New Orleans prayer tradition:

Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us!

Please pray for all those in the path of the storm, as well as all of the first responders who keep us safe in a weather emergency. Although we hope that this will be the only time this season we call upon Our Lady for protection against severe weather, we know she will always be there in our time of need.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor, pray for us.

Address

615 Pere Antoine Alley
New Orleans, LA
70116

Telephone

+15045259585

Website

http://www.stlouiscathedral.org/

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