Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans

Christ Church Cathedral is the official seat of the Bishop of Louisiana, in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.

The Cathedral Today

Today, the Cathedral continues to direct its efforts toward the spiritual and physical needs of its parishioners, the neighboring community and the world at large.

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The Cathedral?s identity is as complex as that of New Orleans itself. One of the Garden District?s popular tourist attractions, the church structure is a venerable landmark. But Christ Church Cathedral is not a museum. It is a vital, energetic Episcopal parish, drawing its membership of approximately 800 from all of the nearby communities. The Cathedral is also one of New Orleans' active, and perhaps oldest, philanthropic organizations, funding projects throughout the city, diocese and beyond. Its outreach to city residents today include a feeding ministry (with The Restoration Embassy located on St. Thomas St.), Advent House, a spiritual direction and retreat center, a nationally recognized concert series which offers our community the gift of soul-feeding music and support of many local cooperative initiatives.

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Worship includes four Sunday services, as well as the daily offices and weekday celebrations of the Holy Eucharist, offering a rich variety of Anglican worship.

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In November of 2004, the Cathedral began a year long observance of its bicentennial, which will continue until November 2005.

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The Cathedral is Headed by its current Dean and Rector, The Very Rev. David Allard duPlantier and is the seat of the Tenth Bishop of Louisiana, The Rt. Rev. Charles Jenkins.

Related Topics:
Dean - Rector - Charles Jenkins

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