St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans
The oldest cathedral in continuous use in the United States
The Cathedral of San Luis in New Orleans, Louisiana, is the seat of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. It was declared a minor basilica on 9 December 1964. It is the oldest Catholic cathedral in continuous use in the United States.
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History
The Cathedral of San Luis was built between 1789 and 1794, on the site of two previous churches destroyed by hurricanes and fires. It is the oldest Catholic cathedral in continuous use in the United States. Declared a minor basilica in 1964, it is located in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. It was visited by Pope John Paul II in 1987.
Location
This church is located in New Orleans, LouisianaAmerica.
A prayer for this church
May the Lord bless the community that celebrates the faith in this temple, and may Mary intercede for all the faithful who visit it.
Pray Hail Mary
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