Dedication of St. Louis Cathedral
- When
- 1794
- Where
- St. Louis Cathedral, French Quarter, New Orleans
- Episodes
- 1
St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans was completed in 1794 during the Spanish Louisiana period, following its elevation to cathedral rank in 1793. The supplied passages document the building's completion and its status as a cathedral but do not explicitly confirm a dedication ceremony on 23 December 1794, so that specific date remains unverified.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The church building that became St. Louis Cathedral had its cornerstone laid in 1789, during the period of Spanish rule over Louisiana. In 1793, Saint Louis Church was elevated to cathedral rank as the See of the Diocese of New Orleans, establishing its status as one of the oldest cathedrals in the United States.
Completion of the Building. The new church structure was completed in 1794, within the Spanish Louisiana period. This third church, built under Spanish rule, had been begun in 1789 and raised to cathedral rank in 1793, forming the cathedral that stands in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Cathedral Status and Location. The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France is a Catholic cathedral and basilica in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving as the seat of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. It is located in the French Quarter on the Place John Paul II, a promenaded section of Chartres Street.
Sources
- St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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