The original St. Patrick's was a tiny wooden building founded to serve the spiritual needs of Irish Catholics—a far cry from this elaborate structure. Begun in 1838, it was built around the old one, which was then dismantled. The distinguished architect James Gallier, Sr., designed much of the interior, including the altar. It opened in 1840, proudly proclaiming itself as the "American" Catholics' answer to the St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter (where, according to the Americans, God spoke only in French).
New Orleans› Attraction
St. Patrick's Church
724 Camp St., at Girod St., New Orleans, LA, USA
Our Rating
Neighborhood
At Girod St
Hours
Mass: Mon–Fri 11:30am, noon; Sat 4pm, 5:30pm; Sun 8am, 9:30am (Latin), 11am, 5:30pm. Adoration: Mon–Fri 11am–1pm, Sun 3–5pm
Phone
504/525-4413
Web site
Old St. Patrick's

Map
724 Camp St., at Girod St. New Orleans LA USA New OrleansNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.