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Church of St. Alphonsus

The Church of St. Alphons is a historic building of a former church on Konstanz Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Completed in 1857, it is one of the few that has preserved the national image of a rich church interior and the high-quality style of Italian architecture.

In 1996 was declared a national historical monument for its architectural value. Currently it houses the Center for the Arts and Culture of St. Alphons.

Photo of the building of the Church of St. Alphons in New Orleans - American ButlerWhat is special about church?

The interior of the Church of St. Alphons is perhaps the most stunning of all the churches in New Orleans. Irish built a church at 1855 because they refused to worship in the church of St. Mary along with their German-speaking neighbors.

Gallery, columns and sharply curved stairs lead to atmospheric balconies, where paint and plaster emphasize the rich history of the building.

The church has a complex ornate symmetrical facade, with a central entrance area surrounded by two towers topped with crosses. The facade is decorated with pilasters, curved brick panels and niches in which statues are installed.

The interior is also richly decorated and has a gypsum ceiling, which was painted with works of Dominic Canova. The stained glass windows of Bavarian origin belong to F. H. Zettler. The floors are covered with mosaic tiles.

There is no mass in the church anymore. Ironically, when the Church of St. Mary was restored, the Church of St. Alphonsus closed and people began to gather there. Hope for such a restoration is high, but it is a considerable task. Hurricane Katrina caused damage in half a million dollars, and the bell tower located downstream, was badly damaged. Meanwhile, this place is now used for events.

You can visit the still incredible looking museum interior. Free tours with voluntary donations are held according to an informal schedule (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 to 14 hours or by prior arrangement).

Story

The Redemptorists, known as the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, have their roots in 1732, when they were founded over. Alphonse Liguori in Italy. Their mission is to proclaim the good news of the Atonement.

The group, popular from the very beginning thanks to its holy and charismatic founder, soon spread throughout the Italian peninsula. In the late 1700s Redemptorists began serving in German-speaking regions, as well as in Poland. They came to the United States in 1832

They were brought to New Orleans at the invitation of Bishop Antoine Blanc in 1843 Years passed, the population grew, and three churches were built as part of what would become known as the St. Alphons Parish: the Church for the Irish (St. Alphons Cathedral), the German Church (the Assumption Church of St. Mary) and the Church for the French (Bon Secour).

Years passed, the population was mixed, and only one of the three churches (the Assumption Church of St. Mary) is still used for mass and communion.

What now

Bon Secour Church was dismantled many years ago, and the Cathedral of St. Alfons continues to gradually recover. It is currently used for various cultural events, emphasizing the unique role it plays and continues to play in the life of New Orleans.

Today the school of St. Alfonso is a preschool education center run by the Sisters of Charity. After Hurricane Katrina, St. Alfons parish provided more than $300,000 to help those in need.

The Church of St. Alphons is a spiritual home for 700 families, as well as a place of pilgrimage for many. It is a hospitable community that recognizes the importance and value of all people, regardless of their background or state of life.

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Address 201 Church Rd, Wexford, PA 15090
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