St. Frances Cabrini Church, Catholic church building in Gentilly, New Orleans, United States.
The modernist church building featured a design that placed 1500 seats near the altar to enhance participation during religious ceremonies.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans purchased land in Gentilly during 1952 to establish a parish for the growing Catholic population.
Sister Helen Prejean served as religious education director and teacher at St. Frances Cabrini Church before its closure in 2005.
The church building sustained extensive damage from Hurricane Katrina floodwaters in 2005, leading to its permanent closure and demolition in 2007.
The architectural firm Curtis and Davis received an Award of Merit from the Louisiana Architects Association for their innovative church design.
Inception: 1950
GPS coordinates: 30.01410,-90.07560
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:18
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