Immaculate Conception Jesuits

This is where Madonna's Immaculate Collection was recorded, and I came in to buy some suits, I said, do you have suits, and the guy here said "Jes, suits" so I knew I was in the right place.Probably one of the most beautiful and classic and Euro looking buildings in the country. One of the most magnificent churches I have ever seen.I didn't even know it existed until the most recent trip to New Orleans, but now that I do, I am sure I will be coming back here on many occasions and recommending it to many others. It's stunning. Let the photos speak for themselves, and next time you are in New Orleans, come to the downtown area and see it for yourself.Only 2 minutes walk from Bourbon Street if the crosswalk says "walk."If not, don't get hit by a tram or anything silly. Especially while carrying open alcohol. Terrible waste of alcohol.

If you are interested in architecture this is a must see, nestled in the midst of taller buildings. Other reviews report what there is to see. The facade with the Moorish domes stand out. I loved the beautiful mosaic of the Virgin Mary and statues of St. Anthony and St. Patrick near the entrance. Yes, gold altar from Lyon is stunning. I did wonder why there were six-pointed (Jewish) stars on most of the columns.

Love this church that blends so many architectural styles. The church was originally completed in 1857. In the 1920s, the church was significantly damaged due to the construction of the Pere Marquette building next door. The floor of the church actually split in half requiring the church to be disassembled due to safety reasons in 1928. The new church building which incorporated many elements from the original church was dedicated in 1930.The Jesuit Church uses design elements from Gothic Revival, Moorish Revival and Byzantine Revival architecture. Love the Moorish rosettes and arches. The nave is soaring and open. The Moorish domes on top of the altar as well as the miter-shaped arches are so reminiscent of European cathedrals built in this style. The stained-glass windows are so beautiful. Definitely walk around to enjoy the elements, statues and prayer chapels. The altar is stunning. It was handmade in France and is plated with 24 karat gold. The design, by James Freret of New Orleans, won first prize in the Paris Exposition of 1867. There are more than 600 pieces to it. The statue of St. Peter is a bronze replica of the statue in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Similar to the statue in Rome, St. Peter's foot is worn down due to so many people that have touched it. The mosaics are beautiful. One represents Our Lady of Prompt Succor to honor two miraculous interventions by Mary in New Orleans. The first miracle was to save the old Ursuline Convent from a fire that ravaged the city in 1788. The second was a plea to help the Americans soldiers in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 against the British.Check to schedule to enjoy a tour of even a service. I was able to catch the end of a Sunday morning organ service. So lucky to able to listen to the beautiful organ and soloist in this historic Jesuit church.

Beautiful church 100% would reccomens one of my favorites in the city! I love how large and spacious it is.

The Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church is located in the central business district of New Orleans just off Canal Street. The church was originally built in the 1850s but suffered some foundational damage and had to be rebuilt in 1930. Interestingly, the second build was exactly the same as the first so what we saw here was what it looked like 150+ years ago.The interior was beautiful with stained glass windows all over and was very peaceful. When we stepped inside, we were the only ones there and it was so quiet. We were whispering while we were walking around because it felt weird to even talk in our normal voices and we didn't know if we were even supposed to be there. Even if you don't come here during mass, it is still nice to walk around and marvel at the beauty.

As a lifelong Catholic, I would be hard pressed to find a fault major enough to render a bad rating to a church. Gratefully, this will not be the case either. Immaculate Conception Church, known locally as Jesuit Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in the New Orleans Central Business District just a few hundred feet off of world famous Canal Street. Lots of die hard Catholics working and/or living near the CBD attend one of the weekday masses at 7:30 AM and 12:00 noon. And once Lent arrives, the weekday masses gather even more people.It wasn't until quite recently that I learned that the current church, completed in 1930, is almost a duplicate of an older church bearing the same name that was built in 1859. Unfortunately, the original church suffered major structural damage to the foundation due to the construction of the Pere Marquette building. In fact, according to Wikipedia, the church's floor "split in half"! Immaculate Conception is a stunning church, perhaps one of the most beautiful in the city. It was built and designed in the Neo-Venetian Gothic style of Gothic Revival architecture, with Moorish Revival and Byzantine Revival elements. The church rises to towering heights, but its true splendor can only be appreciated once you enter. The nave is enormous and the stained glass windows are some of the most intricate I have ever seen. The pews are also something to marvel as they are all made of cast iron. But in my opinion, the true highlight of the church is the altar, which was handmade in France and is plated in 24K gold. It is absolutely stunning and worth the visit here. Go check it out, even if you are not a religious person and simply a fan of gorgeous buildings.

Yes, The Saint Louis Cathedral is more famous being the cathedral for the Archdiocese and located next to Jackson Square in the Vieux Carre'. It is very nice inside and well worth a visit. However this church, Immaculate Conception, is the the most beautiful church in New Orleans. Located across the street from The Fairmont Hotel in the CBD it has a forgettable exterior but just walk inside and you will see what I mean. It reminds me of the beautiful Old World Catholic Churches seen in Europe. Masses here are not heavily attended being in downtown. Let's hope this church is never closed as it is such a treasure. Come visit.

This church is SO BEAUTIFUL. If you can participate in a service, you should. If not, you should definitely step inside to tour and enjoy the amazing Moorish architecture. Did I say it is SO BEAUTIFUL inside?

A beautiful church with a hospitable congregation! I visited NOLA for a research conference, and this church was a walk away from my hotel. I don't normally hang around after mass for fellowship at a parish I'm visiting, but a couple parishioners invited me to have coffee and donuts with them in the hall so I joined in. Everyone was so welcoming and lovely. The church was so beautiful as well! I'm very glad I attended service here.

Julie, Lynn, and Vance were absolutely wonderful in helping us coordinate our wedding ceremony and music. Even with our priest not making the rehearsal, Julie and Lynn made sure everything went smoothly the day of the wedding. Vance is a wonderful musician and added a special touch to our ceremony music with his trumpet. Our day was perfect and a huge part of that was thanks to them.