St. Mary's Assumption Church — Attraction in New Orleans

Beautiful old New Orleans Catholic church built by German immigrants. Also the site of Blessed Father Seelos's shrine in the U.S. (this was his parish and there is a marker on the grounds showing where he died) . You can see a movie about him, and take a free guided tour of the church (and get more information on the church as well as Father Seelos). Also, don't miss the huge pipe organ housed in the choir loft. This is a church that is still in use .

Allow time to visit the church next door - St. Alphonsis. This church, unfortunately, is no longer in use. The stain glass windows are exquisite, as are the ceiling frescoes, and other features. See this church, built by Irish immigrants, before it deteriorates further. It's tragic to see it in this condition. Photos are of the...

I am a limousine driver. This is a favorite of brides who want a church wedding. It is historic, beautiful and in good condition. Anne Rice (author of,"Interview with a vampire"was married here. The movie,"The Librarian" used this church for some scenes. A National Landmark and a Catholic Shrine for Blessed Father Seelos who volunteered to go to help in New Orleans from Bavaria during an epidemic and caught the disease and died of it. It is, "Off-The-Beaten-Path," for tourists, which is a shame. But Hollywood found it and so...

They have a groundsman giving tours for free until 3pm. Its off the beaten path in the out skirts of the garden district. Totally amazing cathedral and another great way of learning about the history of the community. It is also not as packed as st louis.Such a beautiful church. A true gem in the Garden District. I wish we would have been able to take in an actual mass but walking in and seeing the beauty with my own eyes was...