I've been a member of St. Cletus Church and parish since I was a child. I attended the grade…read moreschool from Kindergarten until 8th grade. St. Cletus is a lovely church that was renovated a few years back with new everything from floors to altar. They hold mass every morning at 9 am during the week and on Saturday evenings at 4. The church holds a yearly parish fair with entertainment and games and a flea market, as well as a yearly oyster festival. They also hold weekly spaghetti dinners and fish frys on Fridays during Lent. The staff and priests are very nice and welcoming to new parishioners.

While most of the older clergy are kind, many aspects of the congregation frustrating…read more Most services are often held in the chapel instead of the main sanctuary. The space becomes extremely crowded, making it difficult to move around and causing long delays getting in and out. The setup creates safety concerns in an emergency. Parts of the liturgy are recited and sung in English, which are unappealing and make it feel protestant. Shabbat meals are generally "kosher-style" rather than kosher, which is fine, but there have even been occasions where meat and dairy were served together. Children's programming is terrible. Saw kids being allowed to be disrespectful toward babysitters and teachers with no consequence, and there's very little emphasis on the kids actually learning. Children are regularly encouraged to do writing and crafts on Shabbat. They regularly alter their schedule to accommodate Christian holidays. For example, services may be canceled when Shabbat falls on Christmas, and Hanukkah programming almost never occur during Hanukkah when it's too near Christmas. They usually celebrate holidays on the shabbat closest instead of celebrating the actual holidays. Almost all programming is geared either toward families with young children or older adult. Communication can be difficult, and despite frequently describing itself as welcoming, that was not my personal experience.

After some consideration, I decided to review this synagogue from both an architectural and…read morespiritual perspective, keeping the synagogue's current place in the community in mind. For an in-depth look at the earlier history of the Jewish community which formed this synagogue I recommend you go to Touro's website, tourosynagogue.com. I researched for this review there and at knowla.org. Touro synagogue was named for Judah Touro (1775-1854), a descendant of the Touro family of Newport, R.I., and an important figure in New Orleans, who bequeathed his fortune to many charitable institutions. The building was designed by New Orleans local architect Emile Weil, who, at 29 years old, won the synagogue's design competition in 1907. The building was completed in 1908 and dedicated on January 1, 1909. The Neo-Byzantine structure features a low dome with pale green tiles interspersed with yellow and blue tiles. The main auditorium has two walls of stained glass windows in shades of green and yellow. The exterior is constructed of beige pressed brick and ornamented with glazed terra cotta bands and comices. It's a beautiful Uptown landmark, located on the south side of St. Charles Ave. So yes, a lovely historical landmark building, which would be a lot less meaningful without excellent clergy and staff. Here's where we're truly blessed. As of this writing, Rabbi Alexis Burke leads the flock, with Rabbi Todd Silverman (the newest member of the team) serving as Rabbinic Director of Lifelong Learning. Cantor David Mintz, with his beatific singing voice and musical talent, leads the congregation in song and prayer. You can even find Russell the Pastoral Dog in the office many weekdays. Some clerical teams just seem to gel, and this one definitely does, at least from my perspective. Both rabbis have a great talent for public speaking, and bring humor and entertainment to a rather serious task. Rabbi Burke exudes warmth and caring. There is an uplifting spirituality and prayerfulness to Cantor Mintz's musicality that often brings me comfort and a sense of joy. As with all Reform synagogues, there is much opportunity for members to volunteer and get involved here. Their website lists learning and social events, membership information and service times. You can even stream the services on your electronic device. Guided tours are available by appointment with at least 24 hours notice. I recommend you see this lovely landmark building first hand, either on a guided tour or by attending a Friday night or Saturday morning service.

Beautiful church dedicated to the NOLA Police and Firefighters. The church was adorned with many…read morebeautiful saint statues and stained glass. The service and priest are wonderful. The warmth and charm of this iconic church was lovely. There is a nice gift shop next door and a beautiful grotto for prayer and reflection outdoors. A hidden treasure in NOLA not to be missed.

An absolutely gorgeous and historic chapel as well as a former mortuary. It is actually the oldest…read morestanding church in NOLA, and is the designated church for NOPD & NOFD. The Lourdes grotto is awe inspiring, and you simply must be present to feel its weight. The painted ceiling, the alters, it's all so moving. The parishioners will immediately welcome you with love in their hearts, and the Jazz Mass on Sundays is simply not to be missed, you will never experience a Mass like this outside of New Orleans. A must for all Catholics! Postscript, I didn't take photographs, as I deemed it inappropriate for myself (not judging those who do). P.S.S. there is a gift shop!

I LOVE this church. They're friendly. They're welcoming. They're accepting. And they have an…read moreAWESOME pastor! I felt like I was home the first time I went. I've been going ever since.

St. Anna's is a wonderful little Episcopal church on the edge of the French Quarter in New Orleans…read more It has a diverse congregation of people who are welcoming & have big hearts. Fr. Bill Terry looks like George Carlin with a pony tail. He has a nice, dry wit & is very approachable & social-justice oriented. His services are very Anglo-Catholic for the most part (fine reverential attention to the details of the liturgy). But, man, can he preach & bring in some good, lively New Orleans-based music for people to enjoy & worship with! This is also home of the "murder board" kept outside & visible on the street = Fr. Terry keeps track of all those children of God murdered in the streets of NOLa since Hurricane Katrina, less they be forgotten as just another number.

After being a lapsed Christian most of my adult life I began attending St. Anna's in 2004. It is…read moreeverything I want in a church. The St. Anna's community is a reflection of the diversity of New Orleans, young/old, rich (maybe not so)/poor, black/white, gay/straight. And we all get along really well, we embrace the superficial differences and find our common denominators. The services are a beautiful mix of Anglo Catholic liturgy, with as we say, "smells and bells" and contemporary and traditional music. Fr. Terry preaches a good sermon, that speaks to our lives today. If you want to see how we really roll, join us Palm Sunday morning for our annual second line through the streets of the neighborhood, complete with Palms and a brass band. It is one of my favorite days of the year.

Went to a wedding here. The church is nice and big, and then afterwards, we walked down the block…read moreto their event space. It was kind of a museum with a giant courtyard that they set up a tent in. The indoor space was kind of tight, so people ended up filing into random rooms and the catering staff had to navigate through to make sure food got to the back. The outdoor space was nice, probably best for warmer months since a lot of it wasn't covered.

Visited this ministry on Sunday and experienced a move of God like no other. The atmosphere was…read moresaturated in ALL THINGS Holy Spirit!!!! Overseer Herbert & Prophetess Beverly Lewis are so warm and welcoming, I immediately felt like a homey-like presence in their midst. The ministry's staff are also very welcoming, friendly and embracing... what runs FROM the heart flows TO the heart & I felt JUST THAT. Service started at 9am and we were out by 10:30a. I can honestly say that that time FLEW by. By the time I was seated, taking part in the worship service, I looked up and we were being dismissed. The song service is on point. They sing praises unto the Lord and all the anointing that's in the musical staff comes right out during the service. COVID precautions ARE being taken. Masks for all attendees and if you don't have one, they provide one for you. Located in a strip mall, there's ample parking. Good thing is that most of the businesses are closed on Sunday, so the parking lot is essentially all for the ministry. Praise God, I plan to return, as this was a lovely experience.

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is located at 2936 Esplanade Avenue in…read moreNew Orleans, LA. The Vegetarian Love Feast happens every Sunday at 6pm. Come earlier if you want to chant...

Amazing people, amazing place. I am not a very religious person but every time I go there, a sense…read moreof peace and calmness takes over. The food is great to say the least and the selflessness of the Prabhus always leave me moved. Hare Krishna!