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The following information is the latest available information for church weddings at various parishes in the Archdiocese of New Orleans as of June 2017. Contact the parishes to schedule wedding dates and for policies. The churches in the following list are among the ones that have celebrated the most weddings in recent years. It is not a comprehensive list. (504) area code is assumed unless otherwise listed.
St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, 503-0351, http://www.stlouiscathedral.org/matrimony. Wedding fee includes the church, cantor, organist, wedding director and security. Weddings scheduled Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. or 7 p.m.
All Saints, 1441 Teche St., New Orleans, http://www.josephites.org/parish/la/asc/: Weddings may be scheduled Monday through Friday by request. Times also available on Saturdays before 1 p.m. or Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. Call Miranda at 361-8835.
Annunciation, 517 Avenue B, Bogalusa, (985) 732-4280. Please call the church office for details.
Ascension of Our Lord, 1900 Greenwood Dr., LaPlace, (985) 652-2615, E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.aolparish.org. Check for details. Organist fee additional.
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, 3037 Dauphine St., New Orleans, 943-5566; www.seeloschurchno.org (under Sacraments and Services tab): Contact church to reserve. Wedding times Fridays (except first Fridays) from 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and from 6 to 8 p.m. (None scheduled from 2-6 p.m.) Other dates and times considered upon request.
Blessed Sacrament-St. Joan of Arc Parish (St. Joan of Arc Church), 8321 Burthe St., New Orleans, 866-7330: Call the parish office for details. Reserve church prior to booking reception venue. Additional fees for musicians.
Blessed Trinity, 4230 S. Broad St., New Orleans, 822-3394. Call the church office for details.
Divine Mercy Church, 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy., Kenner, 466-5016, www.divinemercyparish.org. Weddings Friday evenings outside of Lent and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Contact the parish office about other days. Some smaller scale weddings Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. Visit website or call for more information.
Good Shepherd Parish: See St. Stephen Church, St. Henry Church and Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
Holy Family Church, 1220 14th Ave., Franklinton, (985) 839-4040: Weddings Fridays from 4-7 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and 7 p.m. Reserve church before booking reception venue. No charge for use of church by registered parishioners. Musicians contracted separately.
Holy Guardian Angels Mission, 1701 Bridge City Ave., Bridge City, 341-9522: Wedding times Fridays at 6:30 or 7 p.m.; Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and from 6 to 7 p.m. Other dates and times considered upon request. Additional fees for musicians.
Holy Name of Jesus, 6367 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, (Mail: 6220 Lasalle Pl., New Orleans, LA 70118), 865-7430, ext. 202; [email protected]. Wedding times are Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. Contact wedding coordinator. Additional fees for the wedding coordinator, music coordinator and organist.
Holy Name of Mary, 400 Verret St., New Orleans (in Historic Algiers Point), (Mailing address: 500 Eliza St., New Orleans, LA 70114), 362-5511, [email protected]. The church will undergo interior restoration. Contact the church for further information.
Immaculate Conception, 4401 7th St., Marrero, 341-9516: Weddings may be scheduled on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. or Saturdays before or at 1 p.m.; or at or after 6 p.m. Check for details.
Immaculate Conception (Jesuits’), 130 Baronne St., New Orleans, 442-2622; Website: www.jesuitchurch.net. Wedding coordinator, Julie Vanderbrook. Weddings scheduled Monday through Friday throughout the day; Friday evenings at 7 p.m.; and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., then 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. Check for details.
Infant Jesus of Prague Mission, 700 Maple Ave., Harvey, 368-1397. Call the parish office for details.
Mary Queen of Peace, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 626-6977: Weddings scheduled Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays until 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Please refer to website at www.maryqueenofpeace.org and call church office for details. Musician fees additional.
Mater Dolorosa, 8128 Plum St., New Orleans, 866-3669: Check for details. Additional fees for the wedding coordinators, cantor and organist. Refer to mdolorosa.com for guidelines.
Most Holy Trinity, 501 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, (985) 892-0642: Weddings on Fridays at 7 p.m. or Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. Additional fees for organist and vocalist.
Our Lady of Divine Providence, 1000 N. Starrett Rd., Metairie, 466-4511: Weddings scheduled on Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. Call parish office for details.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (Good Shepherd Parish), 1307 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, 899-1378: Information (under sacraments tab) at www.GoodShepherdParishNOLA.com or call Paige Saleun, wedding coordinator, 277-3796. Additional fees for musicians.
Our Lady of Grace Church, 780 Hwy. 44, Reserve, (985) 536-2613, E-Mail: [email protected]. Check for details.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, 411 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, 525-1551: Check for details.
Our Lady of the Lake, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5671: Please call the church office for fees. Wedding coordinators and sacristan services provided. Weddings scheduled Fridays at 7 p.m. or Saturdays at 1 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. Music guidelines and fees available upon request.
Our Lady of Lourdes, 400 Westchester Blvd., Slidell, (985) 643-4137, ext. 300: Contact the office for details or check the website, www.OLLParishSlidell.com. Organist fee additional.
Our Lady of Lourdes, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet, 682-7070, E-Mail: [email protected]: Check for details. Website: www.olol-church.com.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8968 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, 394-0314, E-Mail: [email protected]: Check for details. Organist fee additional.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1908 Short St., Kenner, 464-0361: Arrangements must be made eight months in advance. Marriage Preparation program is required. Please contact the parish office for ceremony dates and times available. Musicians/singers not included in the fee. For more information, call or email [email protected].
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 2320 Paris Road, Chalmette, 271-3441, Website: olps-chalmette.org. For details, call rectory or check website.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 146 Fourth St., Westwego, 341-9522: Wedding times Fridays at 6:30 or 7 p.m.; Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and from 6-7:30 p.m. Other dates and times considered upon request. Additional fees for musicians.
Our Lady of the Rosary Church, church address: 3368 Esplanade Avenue, (Office: 1322 Moss St.), New Orleans, 70119, 488-2659: Weddings are scheduled on Friday at 6:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. and on Saturday at noon, 12:30, 1, 6:30 or 7 p.m. Call the Parish Office for details. Or visit www.ourladyoftherosary-no.org to view the wedding calendar and guidelines.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 1835 St. Roch Ave., New Orleans, 944-0166, [email protected]: Weddings are held on Fridays between 6 and 7 p.m.; Saturdays starting at 11 a.m. but no later than 1 p.m., and Saturday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. Weddings will not be held on religious holy days, civil holidays, Christmas week or during Holy Week. Other dates and times are considered upon request. Contact parish office for more information.
Sacred Heart, 28088 Main St., Lacombe, (Mail: P. O. Box 1080, Lacombe, LA 70445-1080), (985) 882-5229. Check for details.
St. Agnes, 3310 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 833-3366 or 833-4118, www.stagnesjefferson.org (click “Weddings”). Call or email Sabrina Haynes in the parish office at [email protected] to book. Wedding coordinator, Kelly Wilbert. Fee includes wedding coordinator fee. Organist and cantor fees are additional. Wedding times are Friday evenings at 7 p.m., Saturday day time at 1 p.m.; Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. Non-refundable deposit is half the fee at time of booking.
St. Alphonsus, New Orleans: See St. Mary’s Assumption Church and St. Mary’s Chapel.
St. Andrew the Apostle, 3101 Eton St., New Orleans (Algiers), 393-2334: Contact wedding coordinator Mary Ann Dallam, 415-7402 or [email protected]. Wedding times on Fridays at 6 p.m. or Saturdays at 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. Other days and times are considered upon request. Website for wedding guidelines at www.standrewparish.net under “Sacraments/Marriage.”
St. Angela Merici, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie, 835-0324: Check for details.
St. Ann, 3601 Transcontinental Blvd., Metairie, 455-7071: Check for details.
St. Anselm Catholic Church, 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville, (985) 845-7342: Schedule date before any other wedding arrangements are made. You may also visit www.stanselmmadisonville.org for additional information.
St. Anthony of Padua, 4640 Canal St., New Orleans, 488-2651: Call at least six months in advance for date, availability and appointment. Wedding times are scheduled on Fridays at 6 or 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 or 7 p.m. All fees include the services of a wedding coordinator. Contact church organist and cantor for fees. Lighted parking in the schoolyard.
St. Augustine, 1210 Governor Nicholls St., New Orleans, 525-5934: Check for details.
St. Benedict, 20370 Smith Road, Covington, (985) 892-5202, [email protected]: Wedding times by appointment. Call the office for more details.
St. Benilde, 1901 Division St., Metairie, 834-4980: Wedding times are Fridays at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Wedding guidelines and forms available at www.stbenilde.org. Wedding coordinators, Danielle Delaup Hill, 666-1106, and/or Anita Delaup, 874-1210.
St. Catherine of Siena, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-9343, [email protected]. Weddings scheduled on Fridays between 6-8 p.m.; Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; or 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wedding coordinator Jeanie Favret, 583-3438, [email protected] or [email protected]. Wedding guidelines at parish website, www.stcatherineparish.com. Contact parish office for more information.
St. Charles Borromeo, 13396 River Road, Destrehan, (985) 764-6383, [email protected]: Wedding times are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. Call parish for more information.
St. Christopher, 309 Manson Ave., Metairie, 837-8214: Weddings scheduled Fridays between 6-8 p.m.; Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and between 6-8 p.m. Organist and vocalists separately contracted by the couple.
St. Clement of Rome, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie, 887-7821: Wedding times are Fridays between 6-8 p.m.; Saturdays before 1:30 p.m.; and Saturday evenings no earlier than 6:30 p.m. Wedding coordinator is Theresa Laughlin, email, [email protected].
St. Cletus, 3600 Claire Ave., Gretna, 367-7951: Call church office for more details.
St. David, 5617 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, 947-2853, E-Mail: [email protected]: Wedding times are Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wedding may be scheduled on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. St. David School gymnasium is available for receptions. For more information, call the parish office. Music guidelines and fees available upon request. Wedding coordinator, Terry C. Montegut, 427-4586. Organist is Irene Young.
St. Dominic, 775 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, 482-4156, [email protected]: Weddings scheduled on Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 1:30 or 7 p.m. Call parish office for details.
St. Edward the Confessor, 4921 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, 888-0703, [email protected]: Weddings scheduled Fridays after 7 p.m., Saturdays by 1 p.m. and Saturday evenings after 6 p.m. Organist and cantor fees additional. Contact the parish office for more information.
St. Francis of Assisi, 631 State St., New Orleans, 891-4479: Weddings scheduled Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; or 7 p.m. Time adjustments may be made based upon parish events. Visit www.stfrancisuptown.com under Sacraments, then Marriage to find Wedding Handbook. Contact Teresa Miller at parish office or [email protected].
St. Francis Xavier, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie: Check for details. Additional fees for organist and cantor. Wedding coordinator/cantor/soloist, Linda Jones, 421-7946, [email protected].
St. Gabriel the Archangel, 4700 Pineda St., New Orleans, 282-0296, [email protected], www.stgabe.net. Call the parish office for complete details at least six months before anticipated wedding date. Reserve church before booking a reception venue. Additional fees for musicians.
St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 58203 Hwy. 433, Slidell (Mailing address: 58025 St. Genevieve Lane, 70460), (985) 643-3832, E-Mail: [email protected]; Wedding times are Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. or at 6 p.m. Please call the parish office for details.
St. Gertrude the Great, 17292 La. Hwy. 631, Des Allemands, (985) 758-7542: Call rectory to schedule or for information.
St. Henry Church (Good Shepherd Parish), 803 General Pershing St., New Orleans, 899-1378: Information (under Sacraments tab) at GoodShepherdParishNOLA.com or call Paige Saleun, wedding coordinator, 227-3796. Additional fees for musicians.
St. James Major, 3736 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, 304-6750: Check for details. Additional fees for organist and cantor.
St. Jane de Chantal, 74020 Maple St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-1439: Contact parish office for wedding fees.
St. Jerome, 2402 33rd St., Kenner, 443-3174: Call parish office for details. Wedding times vary on Saturdays before 2 p.m. or after 6 p.m.; other times considered upon request.
St. Joachim, 5505 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, 341-9226. Please call the church office for details.
St. Joan of Arc, 529 West Fifth St., LaPlace, (985) 652-9100, email, [email protected]: Check for details. Church use fee. Additional fees for musicians.
St. John the Baptist, 1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, (Mail: St. Patrick Church, 724 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130-3757): Times: Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Fee includes wedding coordinator and security for weddings. Off-street parking. Contact Ann Johnston, wedding coordinator, at 715-3610.
St. John Bosco, 2114 Oakmere Drive, Harvey, 340-0444, [email protected]: Check for details.
St. John of the Cross, 61050 Brier Lake Drive, Lacombe, (985) 882-3779: Check for details.
St. Joseph Church and Shrine, 610 Sixth St., Gretna, 368-1313: Check for details. Wedding times are Fridays at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; or 6:30 p.m. Fee includes services of Debbie Swiler, wedding coordinator. Organist and cantor fees additional.
St. Joseph, 1802 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, 522-3186: Weddings scheduled Mondays through Saturdays. Check with wedding director for available times. Refer to www.stjosephchurch-no.org for church guidelines. Fee includes wedding sacristan and parking lot attendant for rehearsal and wedding.
St. Joseph the Worker, 455 Ames Blvd., Marrero, 347-8438: Check for details.
St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 2015 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, 891-3172, [email protected]: Please call or email the church office for details.
St. Louis King of France, 1609 Carrollton Ave., Metairie, 834-9977: Wedding times are coordinated by the pastor. Contact the parish office.
St. Luke the Evangelist, 910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell, (985) 641-6429: No fees for parishioners. Non-parishioners, call for information. Wedding times are Fridays after 5:30 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and after 6:30 p.m. For wedding information, call Deacon Harold Burke.
St. Maria Goretti, 7300 Crowder Blvd., New Orleans, 242-7554: Wedding times available on Friday evenings 6:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday morning, afternoon or evening. Additional fees for organists or musicians. Contact the parish office for details.
St. Margaret Mary, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 643-6124: Wedding times available some Fridays. Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Website: www.saintmmchurch.org. Wedding coordinator provided for rehearsal and wedding.
St. Martha, 2555 Apollo Dr., Harvey, 366-1604. Call the parish office for details.
St. Mary Magdalen, 6425 West Metairie Ave., Metairie, 733-0922: Check for details.
St. Mary of the Angels, 3501 N. Miro St., New Orleans, 945-3186: Call parish office for details.
St. Mary’s Assumption Church (St. Alphonsus Parish), 923 Josephine St., New Orleans, 522-6748, www.stalphonsusno.com. Check website for details.
St. Mary’s Chapel (St. Alphonsus Parish), 1516 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, 522-6748: www.stalphonsusno.com. Check website for details.
St. Mary’s Church, c/o St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, 503-0351, http://www.stlouiscathedral.org/matrimony: Wedding fee includes the church, cantor, organist, wedding director and security. Weddings scheduled Monday through Saturday at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. or 7 p.m.
St. Matthew the Apostle, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, 737-4537, www.stmatthew-riverridge.weconnect.com/marriage: Check for details.
St. Patrick, 724 Camp St., New Orleans: Times: Monday through Friday from 3-7 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Other times by special arrangement. Fee includes wedding coordinator and security for evening weddings. Contact wedding coordinator Ann Johnston, 715-3610.
St. Patrick, 28698 Hwy. 23, Port Sulphur, 564-6792: Check for details.
St. Peter, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington: Wedding times available on Friday evenings, Saturdays in the afternoon or evening. Additional fees for wedding coordinator, organist and cantor. Please call office at (985) 892-2422 and check website (www.stpeterparish.com/marriage-preparation) for procedures and guidelines as well as necessary forms.
St. Peter, 1550 Hwy. 44, (P. O. Box 435), Reserve, (985) 536-2887: Call the church office for details.
St. Peter Claver, 1923 St. Philip St., New Orleans, 822-8059: Check for details.
St. Raymond and St. Leo the Great, 2916 Paris Ave., New Orleans, 945-8750, ext. 4: Check for details. Additional fees for musicians.
St. Rita, 7100 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, 737-2915: Call for details. Check bridal guidelines at www.stritaharahan.com/church/sacraments.
St. Rita, 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans, 866-3621, http://www.stritanola.com/wedding-guidelines: Call parish office for wedding times; usually scheduled on Saturdays 1 p.m. or earlier and 6 p.m. or later. Fees do not include organists or musicians.
St. Rosalie, 600 2nd Ave., Harvey, 340-1962: Check for details.
St. Stephen Church (Good Shepherd Parish), 1025 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, 899-1378: Information (under Sacraments tab) at GoodShepherdParishNOLA.com or call Paige Saleun, wedding coordinator, 227-3796. Additional fees for musicians.
The church is undergoing restoration. Contact the church for further information.
St. Theresa of Avila, 1404 Erato St., New Orleans, 525-4226: Check for details.
Transfiguration of the Lord Parish, 2212 Prentiss Ave., New Orleans, 288-6336: Wedding times on Friday evenings; Saturdays, morning or early afternoon. Additional fee for musicians. Call the parish office for fees and appointments.
Visitation of Our Lady, 3500 Ames Blvd., Marrero, 347-2203: Weddings scheduled Friday evenings, Saturday day or evening; go to www.vol.org/matrimony.
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