Churches in archdiocese provide wedding information (10/5/13)
The following information is the latest available information for church weddings at various parishes in the Archdiocese of New Orleans as of October 5. 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, 525-9585, Ext. 127, http://www.stlouiscathedral.org/weddings.html. Wedding fee includes the church, cantor, organist, wedding director and security. Weddings scheduled Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. Check for information on
Annunciation, 517 Avenue B, Bogalusa, (985) 732-4280. Check for details.
Ascension of Our Lord, 1900 Greenwood Dr., LaPlace, (985) 652-2615, http://www.aol parish.org/weddings.html. Check for details. Organist fee additional.
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, 3053 Dauphine St., New Orleans, 943-5566; www.seelos churchno.org (under Sacraments and Services tab).Contact church to reserve. Wedding coordinator, Dalia Chatelain, Cana of Galilee Marriage Ministry, dalia2450@att.net. Wedding times Fridays (except first Fridays) at 7 p.m.; Saturdays between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and 7 p.m. (None scheduled from 1-7 p.m.) Other dates and times considered upon request.
Good Shepherd Parish (St. Stephen Church), 1025 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, 899-1378; http://goodshepherd parishnola.com/sacraments. Check web site for details. Wedding coordinator, Dixie Williams. Wedding times are flexible, but cannot conflict with the Mass/Confession schedules. St. Stephen Church or St. Henry Church available for weddings. Additional fees for musicians.
Holy Guardian Angels Mission, 1701 Bridge City Ave., Bridge City, 341-9522: Wedding times Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and 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. 200; E-Mail: weddings@hnjchurch.org.Wedding times are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. Contact wedding coordinator. Additional fees for the wedding coordinator, music coordinator and organist.
Holy Name of Mary, 500 Eliza St., New Orleans (in historical Algiers Point), 362-5511: Check for details. Times available are Fridays from noon till 7:30 p.m., Saturday times vary (2 each week) before the 1:30 p.m. Mass and after the 7:30 p.m. Mass. Contact Laurie Hayes Coniglio, wedding coordinator. A priest or deacon must confirm that he will be officiating. Additional fees for music and altar servers.
Immaculate Conception, 4401 7th St., Marrero, 341-9516: Weddings may be scheduled on Friday evening at 7 p.m. or Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. Check for details.
Immaculate Conception (Jesuit's), 130 Baronne St., New Orleans, 442-2622; Web site: 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.
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. Check 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.
Most Holy Trinity, 4465 Hwy. 190 East Service Rd., Covington, (985) 892-0642: Check for details. 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 am. and 1 p.m., and Saturdays evenings at 8 p.m. Call parish office for details.
Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 780 Hwy. 44, Reserve, (985) 536-2613, E-Mail: olgchurch@arch-no.org. 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: Non-parishioners, call office for fees. Wedding coordinators and sacristan services provided. Weddings scheduled Fridays at 7 p.m. or Saturdays at 2 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: Check for details. Organist fee additional.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8968 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, 394-0314: Check for details. Organist fee additional.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 146 Fourth St., Westwego, 341-9522: Wedding times Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and 7 p.m. Other dates and times considered upon request. Additional fees for musicians.
Our Lady of the Rosary, 1322 Moss St., New Orleans, 488-2659: Non-parishioners or registered but not supporting parishioners, call office for fees/deposit. There are no fees and/or deposit for use of the church for registered and supporting parishioners. Additional fees for wedding coordinators, organist and vocalists. All music must be coordinated through the parish music director. Review the wedding calendar and download wedding booklet at www.ourlady oftherosary-no.com.
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. Call Sabrina Haynes in parish office to book. Wedding coordinator, Kelly Wilbert. Wedding fees include wedding coordinator fee. Organist and cantor fees are additional. Wedding times are Friday evenings at 7 p.m., Saturday day times are 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m.; Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. Non-refundable deposit is half the fee at time of booking.
St. Alphonsus Parish (St. Mary's Assumption Church, 923 Josephine; St. Mary's Chapel, 1516 Jackson Ave.) New Orleans, 522-6748, stalphonsusneworleans.com. Check web site for details.
St. Andrew the Apostle, 3101 Eton St., New Orleans (Algiers), http://standrewparish.net/sacraments, 393-2334: Call parish office to schedule time. All music must be coordinated through parish music director.
St. Angela Merici, 901 Beverly Garden Dr., Metairie, 835-0324: Check for details.
St. Ann, 3601 Transcontinental Blvd., Metairie, 455-7071: Check for details.
St. Anselm, 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville, 845-7342: Schedule date before reserving a reception hall and speak with the wedding coordinator or visit www.stanselmmadisonville.org for more details. Wedding coordinator included in fee. Organist and cantor fees additional.
St. Anthony of Padua, 4640 Canal St., New Orleans, 488-2651: Check for details. Wedding times are scheduled on Fridays at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. All fees include the services of a wedding coordinator. Contact church organist for fees.
St. Augustine, 1210 Governor Nicholls St., New Orleans, 525-5934: Check for details.
St. Benedict, 20370 Smith Road, Covington, (985) 892-5202: No charge for use of the church by parishioners.
St. Benilde, 1901 Division St., Metairie, 834-4980: Call parish office for wedding fees. Wedding times are Fridays at 6:30 or 7 p.m.; Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; 6:30 or 7 p.m.
St. Catherine of Siena, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-9343, info@stcatherineparish.com. Weddings scheduled on Fridays at 6:30 or 7 p.m.; Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; or 6:30 or 7 p.m. Contact parish office for more information.
St. Charles Borromeo, 13396 River Road, Destrehan, (985) 764-6383, sbourg@scbhumilitas.org: 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 Friday evenings between 6-8 p.m.; Saturday days no later than 1:30 p.m.; and Saturday evenings no earlier than 6:30 p.m. Wedding coordinator, Theresa Laughlin, tlaughlin@scr parish.org.
St. Cletus, 3600 Claire Ave., Gretna, 367-7951: Check for details.
St. Dominic, 775 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, 482-4156, mhug@std parish.org: Weddings scheduled on Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. Call or email for more information.
St. Edward the Confessor, 4921 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, 888-0703: Check for details. Organist and cantor fees additional.
St. Francis of Assisi, 631 State St., New Orleans, 891-4479: Weddings scheduled Fridays 6:30 or 7 p.m.; Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; or 6:30 or 7 p.m. Wedding coordinator fee additional. Organist and cantor fees to be determined.
St. Francis Xavier, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie, 834-0340: Check for details.
St. Gertrude the Great, 17292 La. Hwy. 631, Des Allemands, (985) 758-7542: Call rectory to schedule or for information.
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. Non-refundable deposit due at time of booking. Balance due 30 days prior to wedding date.
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. Joan of Arc, 529 West Fifth St., LaPlace, (985) 652-9100, secretary @sjachurch.com: Check for details. 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), 525-4413: Check for details. Contact Ann Johnston, wedding coordinator, at (504) 715-3610.
St. John Bosco, 2114 Oakmere Dr., Harvey, 340-0444: Check for details.
St. John of the Cross, 61050 Brier Lake Dr., Lacombe, (Mail: 61030 Brier Lake Dr., Lacombe), (985) 882-3779: Check for details.
St. Joseph, 610 Sixth St., Gretna, 368-1313: Check for details. Fee includes 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.
St. Joseph the Worker, 455 Ames Blvd., Marrero, 347-8438: Check for details.
St. Louis King of France, 1609 Carrollton Ave., Metairie, 834-9977: Check for details.
St. Luke the Evangelist, 910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell (985) 641-6429: No fees for parishioners or guests.
St. Margaret Mary, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 643-6124: Check for details. Fee for parishioners includes wedding coordinator. Additional fees for musicians.
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, smaneworleans.org: Check web site for details.
St. Mary's Church, c/o St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, 525-9585, Ext. 127, http://www.stlouiscathedral.org/weddings.html: Wedding fee includes the church, cantor, organist, wedding director and security. Weddings scheduled Monday through Saturday at noon or 5 p.m.
St. Matthew the Apostle, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, 737-4537: Check for details.
St. Patrick, 724 Camp St., New Orleans, 525-4413: Fee includes wedding coordinator and security for evening weddings. Contact wedding coordinator Ann Johnston, (504) 715-3610.
St. Patrick, 28698 Hwy. 23, Port Sulphur, 564-6792: Check for details.
St. Peter, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, (985) 892-2422, www.stpeter parish.com: Check for details. Wedding times available on Friday evenings, Saturdays in the afternoon or evening. Additional wedding coordinator fee.
St. Peter, 1550 Hwy. 44, (P. O. Box 435), Reserve, (985) 536-2887: Check 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: Check for details. Wedding coordinator fee when services are needed.
St. Rita, 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans, 866-3621: Check for details. Fees do not include organists or musicians.
St. Rosalie, 600 2nd Ave., Harvey, 340-1962: Check for details. Additional fees for altar servers, wedding coordinator, vocalist and organist.
St. Theresa of Avila, 1404 Erato St., New Orleans, 525-4226: Check for details.