“Located on 2916 Paris Avenue in New Orleans”, our guide began, his voice a blend of reverence and excitement, “stands Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church. This isn’t just any church. This house of worship, on March 16, 2006, stood as a beacon of faith and community.” He paused, letting the weight of the date hang in the air, inviting us to imagine the resilience of faith in the face of the devastating Hurricane Katrina. “While we can’t travel back to that time”, he continued, “standing before Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church today, we get a sense of the hope it offered during those trying times. It’s a testament to the enduring spirit of New Orleans and the power of faith to rebuild and unite.”
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