Leonidas in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Mater Dolorosa Church
May 20, 2017
1. Mater Dolorosa Church Marker
Inscription.
Mater Dolorosa Church. . This church came into being in 1899, when the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, established in the Town of Carrollton in 1848, and the Mater Dolorosa German Church, which dated from 1871, were united into a single parish. With the consolidation came both the need and the desire to construct a substantial new church. Under the leadership of Msgr. Francis J. Prim, pastor of Mater Dolorosa for 34 years, the present church was constructed. The cornerstone of Mater Dolorosa was laid on August 9, 1908 and on March 7, 1909, the church was dedicated. From Mater Dolorosa's original territory more than a score of parishes have emerged.
This church came into being in 1899, when the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, established in the Town of Carrollton in 1848, and the Mater Dolorosa German Church, which dated from 1871, were united into a single parish. With the consolidation came both the need and the desire to construct a substantial new church. Under the leadership of Msgr. Francis J. Prim, pastor of Mater Dolorosa for 34 years, the present church was constructed. The cornerstone of Mater Dolorosa was laid on August 9, 1908 and on March 7, 1909, the church was dedicated. From Mater Dolorosa's original territory more than a score of parishes have emerged.
Erected by Archdiocesan Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 29° 56.879′ N, 90° 7.759′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Leonidas. Marker is on South Carrollton Avenue near Plum Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1230 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans LA 70118, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2017.
