Catholic · LA · est. 1794

St. Louis Cathedral

615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116

About St. Louis Cathedral


St. Louis Cathedral is a Catholic church located at 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA, 70116. St. Louis Cathedral was founded in 1794. You can reach St. Louis Cathedral at +15045259585.

Patron saint of St. Louis Cathedral


Other churches named after Saint Louis


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Louis are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

From Wikipedia

St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans)

The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, also called St. Louis Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral and basilica in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and is the oldest cathedral in continuous use in the United States alongside the Royal Presidio Chapel in Monterey, California. It is dedicated to Saint Louis, also known as King Louis IX of France. The first church on the site was built in 1718; the second church was burned during the great fire of 1788. The third, under Spanish rule, was built in 1789, raised to cathedral rank in 1793 and was expanded and largely...

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Where is St. Louis Cathedral located?


St. Louis Cathedral is located at 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA, 70116. The building sits at coordinates 29.95800, -90.06375, placing it in New Orleans, LA 70116.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

What to expect at a service at St. Louis 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. Louis Cathedral


5 other US churches in the Neoclassical architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches in the same diocese as St. Louis Cathedral


St. Louis Cathedral shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 3 other parishes indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as St. Louis Cathedral


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St. Louis Cathedral by the numbers


232 Years of continuous worship since 1794
Neoclassical architecture Architectural tradition

Questions and answers about St. Louis Cathedral


What denomination is St. Louis Cathedral?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Louis Cathedral located?
St. Louis Cathedral is located at 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA, 70116.
When was St. Louis Cathedral founded?
Founded in 1794.
What is the architecture of St. Louis Cathedral?
St. Louis Cathedral is a Neoclassical architecture building.

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