About St Francis de Sales Cathedral
St Francis de Sales Cathedral is a Catholic Catholic cathedral in Houma, Louisiana located at 500 Goode St, Houma, LA 70360, United States. St Francis de Sales Cathedral was founded in 1938. As of April 2026, St Francis de Sales Cathedral holds a 4.8-star rating across 138 Google reviews. The St Francis de Sales Cathedral parish office answers at +19858766904.
he Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales is a Catholic cathedral located in Houma, Louisiana, United States. Along with St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux it is the seat of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
Patron saint of St Francis de Sales Cathedral
Francis of Assisi
Feast day: Oct 4
Other parishes named after Saint Francis de Sales
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Francis de Sales are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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St Francis De Sales
Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales (Houma, Louisiana)
The Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales is a Catholic cathedral located in Houma, Louisiana, United States. Along with St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux it is the seat of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
Where is St Francis de Sales Cathedral located?
St Francis de Sales Cathedral is located at 500 Goode St, Houma, LA 70360, United States. The building sits at coordinates 29.59725, -90.71240, placing it in Houma, LA 70361.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 443 ft
- Public parking 673 ft
- Public parking 961 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
What to expect at a service at St Francis de Sales Cathedral
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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
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Questions and answers about St Francis de Sales Cathedral
- What denomination is St Francis de Sales Cathedral?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St Francis de Sales Cathedral located?
- The parish is located at 500 Goode St, Houma, LA 70360, United States.
- When was St Francis de Sales Cathedral founded?
- Founded in 1938.
- Who is the patron saint of St Francis de Sales Cathedral?
- Saint Francis de Sales (Francis of Assisi). Feast day: Oct 4.
- How do visitors rate St Francis de Sales Cathedral?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 138 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of St Francis de Sales Cathedral?
- St Francis de Sales Cathedral is a Gothic Revival architecture building.
- Is St Francis de Sales Cathedral the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St Francis de Sales Cathedral, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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