St. Patrick's Church

This is a beautiful old church that has a lot of history in New Orleans. The church dates to 1840 while the parish was created in 1833. Even though this has historically been a church that served the Irish immigrant population in typical New Orleans fashion they now host a St. Joseph's alter here for St. Joseph's Day following the tradition of New Orleans Sicilian immigrant population. These Irish and Sicilian traditions continue with combined St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's parades running in many parts of the city and surrounding suburbs of New Orleans as the two Saints holidays are very near each other on the calendar every year.

We were walking around downtown NOLA and saw the church spires from the distance, and knew we had to pay a visit.St. Patrick's is absolutely stunning, both inside and outside. I don't think anyone could argue how other-worldly beautiful stained glass is- and it decorated the side walls at intervals, casting a colorful glow on the aisles of seats.Then, at the main atrium and stage is a large dome painted with various scenes and stained glass in the actual hollow of the dome, and you just feel like you're walking in a holy place. That may sound cheesy but it's the best way to describe it.In each corner of the church there are also setups where you can donate and light a candle. So there are several rows of candles burning in each corner, and something about a small open flame just adds to the serene peacefulness and stateliness of the place. We even were able to speak with a custodian working in the building when we came and he was so sweet and sincere. Such a cool visit.If you see the church spires, here in New Orleans or elsewhere, follow my advice and follow them!!

There is something about NOLA. When I first came to NOLA the city took over my body. I had to try everything. But year after year the place is not that fun and the so call pandemic really messed the place up. Anyway year after year I have developed a very strong and close relationship to the big guy. You know God his son and the Holy Spirit. This trip I was lucky to land a hotel right around the corner from St. Patrick's. I started out with a confession and daily mass. Fell in Love with the Priest there that is "Agape love folks." The guys must take some type of voice lesions. They have clear dictation when they speak and have a very personal presentation. I could just listen to them talk all day. I got to meet the Pastor a true Irish boy. Garret O'Brian. I really like talking to him a true pious man. You want to tell him everything I have to say one lady. She has some SMI. She has to check everyone out. Carrie's a crucifix (large) to bless the pews. She takes out her photos of the saints and places them on the pew. She is covered with a blue shall, black face mask. But she is very attentive to the mass. I figure I'll have a run in with her as I have been at mass this week with her and she doesn't know me. I saw her eyeing today lol. Anyway my spirituality is growing leaps and bounds here. A lot is to Father O'Brian. He makes me want more and more.

Open to the public when mass is not in session. Beautiful land mark. The gentleman cleaning was gracious enough to turn on the lights for us. I recommend stopping in to see the architecture.

five stars very oldsecond oldest church in New Orleans LouisianaIrish Catholic very pretty architectureI would recommend this to anyone who likes churches or old buildingsVery big windowsTall building

Wow! Wow! Wow! What a beautiful church!! The detail of the arch and the beautiful stained glass. It's so breath taking on how much detail there was in this cathedral. The church was built back in 1833 and with many history that this church has in it. Attending Sunday Mass was the most amazing gathering. The priest, alter boy and deacon was dress very proper. The service was well put together and everything was in line. Church should be like this everywhere.. Not to mention it's only 5 blocks where we were staying, so it's very convenience if you're staying around French Quarter Area...

Sermons are concise, pertinent, & timely. Priests are not afraid to speak up on important moral issues.Parking can be tough for non-parishioners.One tiny restroom way back external South alleyway.Good for Sunday afternoon Mass.Rick

Beautiful church with great historic importance as it was the first Catholic Church built in New Orleans. Incredible exterior and interior features. Unfortunately, I arrived a little late and missed the 5:30pm Saturday mass, hopefully next time. The church is a short walk from the hotels with a beautiful park near by.

I have had the pleasure to visit this church a few times. They offer a weekly Solemn High Mass according to the Extraordinary From, which is what drew me here. While waiting for the Traditional Mass to start, I happened to notice that at least one of their Sunday Novus Ordo services are done Ad Orientam...which was very interesting. The Church itself is a sight to behold. The exterior is imposing. The inside is beautiful, complete with wrought iron, craftsman woodwork, gorgeous stained glass and complimentary statuary. As someone who is a member of an Altar Guild myself, I was a little disappointed by the Liturgy. Whereas we have followed one Rubrics author they have followed another, one that I am admittedly a little biased against. But I was astonished and edified to see how many people were active in the Parish, both in the pews and the Altar Guild. In all, Saint Patrick's has become my home parish anytime that I am in New Orleans.

So we attended the Latin mass today at 9:15 to say that it was about the craziest Mass I have ever been to would be an understatement!! I'm fairly certain that it is as close to a Klan ( KKK) meeting I will ever attend. The priest started by saying that Jesus came to tell us not to mix with other people. And that was the whole purpose of his teachings because. He came because people weren't understanding the text from the Old Testament that God was telling the Jews not to mix with the other people that they were sharing countries with, we sat there stunned because that's certainly not what we've read or understood. We should've known he was setting us up for his real thoughts. And those were that we need to cull the United States of all dark skin people. Then he went on a homophobic rant and when we were leaving he had moved on to the climate change is a complete hoax. I have no idea what else he said after that because we couldn't take anymore we left. This was not a casual first time we went to church we go to mass pretty much every Sunday whatever country or town we are visiting. So to have somebody spewing this type of hatred from the pulpit is just unbelievable.