About St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption
St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption is a Catholic church located at 2030 Constance Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130. You can reach St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption at +15045226748.
Patron saint of St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption
St. Mary's Assumption Church (New Orleans, Louisiana)
St. Mary's Assumption Church is a National Historic Landmark church at Constance and Josephine Streets in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. The church was completed in 1860, built for the swelling German Catholic immigrant population in the Lower Garden District section of the city. Both churches are extremely beautiful and ornate.
Where is St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption located?
St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption is located at 2030 Constance Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130. The building sits at coordinates 29.92988, -90.07412, placing it in New Orleans, LA 70130.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption
The ZIP code 70130 area around St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption is home to 13,202 residents with a median household income of $78,674 and a median age of 38.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption on the National Register of Historic Places
St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 71000361, added to the Register on 1971-08-12.
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St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption in the Historic American Buildings Survey
The Library of Congress holds archival documentation of this church in the Historic American Buildings Survey, the national record of historic American architecture. Its photographs, measured drawings, and written histories are public domain, produced by the National Park Service.
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Questions and answers about St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption
- What denomination is St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption located?
- St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption is located at 2030 Constance Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130.
- Is St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 71000361, added 1971-08-12.
Photographs of St. Alphonsus-St Mary Assumption
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