Churches & Places of Worship near Marrero, LA

“I love the music and audience - memories are always great especially when those days aren't so perfect because we live in the perfect world.Before time you probably know who I was before - still dreamy ❤️‍ - bros ? and siss ? forever.”

“I literally went to school here what else can I say???I could probably say a lot (good and bad) but really it's just a normal school. Probably one of the best on the Westbank.”

“Wow. A magnificent church built for our King and Savior.

Among the most revered of New Orleans historic landmarks is Old St. Patrick’s Church, a stunning example of the arts and crafts of another era. It stands in the heart of the business district and is one of the treasures that remains from early 19th century days when the city began moving outside the boundaries of Bienville’s original settlement, the French Quarter.It has been declared a National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior, setting it apart as a special American edifice of importance.Old St. Patrick’s lies in the 700 block of Camp Street in what was known as the American sector. It is one of the few historic and architecturally significant structures in and around Lafayette Square, once a grand park for residents and businessmen in the uptown side of the city across Canal Street from the Quarter. It was in this section that Americans built their homes and business establishments and distinguised their lifestyles from those of the Creoles residing in the original city limits.

At this tree-shaded patch of green (that remains today a respected urban open space in the Central Business District) cotton merchants, politicians and residents chatted. American ladies rested on benches, or strolled beneath their parasols pushing their baby buggies in much the same manner as the Creoles did along their Promenade Publique (now called Esplanade Ave.) in the Vieux Carre.

Aside from the magnificent Gallier Hall which served as City Hall until recent years, Old St. Patrick’s is the onlyearly landmark of distinction in the square area that still remains much as it did originally.

The church dates to 1840, but the parish was established in 1833, the first outside the boundaries of the original city. The first structure was a small wooden building at the site the church occupies today. Now the church is in the midst of a section in the business area that is surrounded by what was once a neighborhood of grand mansions and fine mercantile stores that were outfitted with the finest appointments. This whole area now is regaining its significance as an in-town area for housing and shopping rows. In the old days the section was known as Faubourg (suburb) St. Mary. It was here that St. Patrick’s was born out of necessity, and from an Irish determination to worship in the splendor and magnificence equal to the French in their grand St. Louis Cathedral.

For too long, they thought, good Catholic Irish immigrants squirmed in the rear pews of the Cathedral on Jackson Square where God appeared to speak only in French. Bishop Antoine Blanc observed this and he encouraged the construction of a small wooden church on Camp Street for the Irish. In a short time it was filled to overflowing at every Sunday Mass. The Irish then began building a grand church, one that would rival the Cathedral. And indeed, it did.

The Irish hired noted architects Charles and James Dakin to plan it. Construction began around the existing wooden church which was dismantled and carried out when the new edifice was completed.

The new church was of Gothic style in elegant details, with a ceiling imitating Exeter Cathedral. The tower is 185 feet high, the vestibule 40 feet, the nave 85 feet. It was a triumph in Gothic comparable to any parochial structure of its kind in Europe.

But there were construction problems in the swampy area. The foundation was found to be defective in part. So the church hired James Gallier, an Irish architect who came here in 1834, to complete the building. The walls of the tower were settling at one side. Gallier accomplished a remarkable feat of engineering skill. He removed the old foundation, replacing it with a new one, without pulling down the walls.”

“Enjoy the sliding scale therapy they offer. Also the thrift store has decent items and prices next door. The church seems a bit too watered down from the actual gospel, but they offer good programs.”

“I just had one of the most open, honest and respectful conversations with Priestess Miriam. This was a phone call, and not in-person. I gained so much personal insight as a result and look forward to her continued spiritual guidance. Will definitely continue seeking her counsel.”

“Everyone made me feel so very welcome at a terrible traumatic experience. May God continue to show favor on you & your congregation. GOD BLESS you ALL. Amen”

“My family and I recently had a Baptismal ceremony here for our 2 year old daughter. It was so Beautiful and we felt so welcomed. We will definitely make plans to become active members. Thank you so much to Mrs Linda for helping me through out the whole process. Thank you to everyone that made this day so special.”

“Need assistance, remember going to the first Emmanuel Baptist Church when it was in Grenta when I was young with my grandmother. Looking for more information on my great grandmother & her parents names also,She also attended the same church. Looking to go as far back on my family tree as possible”

“Greater Bibleway Church and Bishop Toris Young is such a blessing to the world. If you have not worshiped with them connect and follow their social media platforms”