“A church without a congregation, can it still sing?” an old woman once asked me right here. The Incarnate Word Catholic Church stands as a quiet testament to time and change. Established in 1922, the Incarnate Word Catholic Church served the community for decades. The heart of this building once pulsed with hymns, prayers, and the laughter of children attending its school. Today, the pews are empty. The New Orleans Times Picayune reported that the church closed its doors and is currently listed for lease, marking a poignant shift in the neighborhood’s landscape. The school and rectory, once bustling with activity, now serve other Catholic organizations, echoing the memories of their past lives. Even in silence, the Incarnate Word Catholic Church speaks volumes. It whispers tales of baptisms, weddings, and funerals, each brick and beam a silent witness to the passage of time and the evolving spirit of New Orleans.
Greater Saint Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church
Established 82 years ago this is Greater St Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church. It began in Uptown New Orleans with