Holy Cross in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Saint Maurice Church
October 28, 2016
1. Saint Maurice Church Marker
Inscription.
Saint Maurice Church. . In 1852, Most Rev. Antoine Blanc, newly raised to the rank of first Archbishop of New Orleans, founded St. Maurice Parish to serve Fabourg La Course below the Ursuline Convent, then on Jourdan Ave. L'Abbé Napoleon J. Perché, convent chaplain and later third Archbishop, opened subscriptions for the parish that extended to Paris Road and included the field of the Battle of New Orleans. The present church, designed by Fr. J.F. Cambiaso, S.J., was built in 1857. St. Maurice lists among its zealous pastors the future Bishop of Alexandria, LA., Most Rev. Charles P. Greco, who ministered here 1926-1944.
In 1852, Most Rev. Antoine Blanc, newly raised to the rank of first Archbishop of New Orleans, founded St. Maurice Parish to serve Fabourg La Course below the Ursuline Convent, then on Jourdan Ave. L'Abbé Napoleon
J. Perché, convent chaplain and later third Archbishop, opened subscriptions for the parish that extended to Paris Road and included the field of the Battle of New Orleans. The present church, designed by Fr. J.F. Cambiaso, S.J., was built in 1857. St. Maurice lists among its zealous pastors the future Bishop of Alexandria, LA., Most Rev. Charles P. Greco, who ministered here 1926-1944.
Erected by Archdiocesan Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 29° 57.297′ N, 90° 0.727′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Holy Cross. Marker is on St. Maurice Avenue north of Chartres Street, on the left when traveling south. Located on right side of main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 605 St Maurice Avenue, New Orleans LA 70117, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding Saint Maurice Church. St. Maurice was damaged during Hurricane Katrina, and never reopened by the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
October 28, 2016
2. Saint Maurice Church Marker
October 28, 2016
3. Saint Maurice Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 602 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2016.
