About St. Rita
St. Rita is a Catholic church located at 7100 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70123. You can reach St. Rita at +15047372915.
St. Rita is one of 510 churches we list in New Orleans, among 7,372 across Louisiana. It falls within Jefferson Parish and the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. It is counted among 66 Catholic churches in New Orleans, part of 764 in the Catholic tradition across Louisiana.
Patron saint of St. Rita
Other churches named after Saint Rita
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Rita are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Dallas, TX
Saint Rita Catholic Church
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
Saint Rita Church
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Catholic · Astoria, NY
St. Rita
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Catholic · Lahania, HI
Saint Rita Rectory
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Catholic · Gouldsboro, PA
St. Rita
Where is St. Rita located?
St. Rita is located at 7100 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70123. The building sits at coordinates 29.96434, -90.13097, placing it in New Orleans, LA 70123.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 7100 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70123
- Coordinates
- 29.96434, -90.130965
- Latitude
- 29.96434
- Longitude
- -90.130965
- Directions
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What to expect at a service at St. Rita
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.
Questions and answers about St. Rita
- What denomination is St. Rita?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Rita located?
- St. Rita is located at 7100 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70123.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Rita?
- Saint Rita (Rita of Cascia). Feast day: May 22.
Photographs of St. Rita
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