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National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos

Tourist attraction Museum

One of the Top rated Tourist attractions in New Orleans


Address

919 Josephine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Website

www.seelos.org

Contact

(504) 525-2495

Rating on Google Maps

5.00 (123 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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  • 5/5 Janice C. 1 year ago on Google • 288 reviews
    Very beautiful and religious place. A sacred place where blessed Seelos lived and died and ministered to his congregation. His remains are here please pray that he is canonized soon. St. Mary's Assumption Church is not to be missed with it's magnificent stain glass windows and hand carved statues.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nettie H. 2 years ago on Google • 171 reviews
    This place was very inspiring on St. Joseoh day and the food and volunteers were awesome also !!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jerome W. 3 years ago on Google • 139 reviews
    What an Awsome & Moving experience. You have to see the Shrine...There are people praying and some will pray over you, when u inquire about help in your needs, individual blessing--how Moving! The people are All wonderful n willing yo hear your story and they will offer there experiences...See pics.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brenda T. 6 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Beautiful and peaceful. A must see. Learn about the Amazing Saint Father Seelos. Tour the wonderful museum/Shrine watch an 8 minute film that educates you on and their gift shop is full of lovely momento. Then you can tour the Church St. Mary's Assumption Church. Absolutely Beautiful inside. Miracles have been known to happen when you pray to Father Seelos. The Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos is such a Beautiful peaceful place to go. And all the helpers their work strictly volunteered and are very sweet , helpful and Kind.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharon S. 1 month ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    A very special place of prayer enspecially during lent. Staff are all volunteers and do a wonderful job in assisting the guest and spending time with you in prayer and peaceful setting. If you are unable to visit in person you can call. Too they have a great gift shop with information on the life of Blessed Seelos and gifts to assist all your needs. The annual healing mass is a most extraordinary spiritual experience of peace, graces, and blessings. A truly Blessed experience. Sharon Settle
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Louis and E. 4 months ago on Google • 1038 reviews
    The National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos and Gardens are a must see in New Orleans.

  • 5/5 Fred D. 11 months ago on Google • 256 reviews
    Experience the inspiring story of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos. At this location you will find his relics and other memorabilia of this beloved priest's work in the area of New Orleans during the yellow fever epidemic of the 1800s. Light candles and pray at the site and, if you are open to it, trained counselors are available to pray with you. The nearby gift shop has many unique and attractive gift items, jewelry, prayer cards and religious material for sale at very reasonable prices. The staff is very kind and helpful.

  • 5/5 Wendy D. 8 months ago on Google • 208 reviews
    This is the most beautiful church and shrine I have ever been in. It was an incredible experience from the moment I stepped inside the gates into the courtyard. Everyone should see and experience the presence of Father Seelos.

  • 5/5 Tina G. 5 years ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Thiz is such a Holy and Beautiful placs. It was our firest time visiting but sure3not our ladt. Can wait to bring all my Family next time.

  • 5/5 Carol D. 4 years ago on Google • 60 reviews
    The visitor center is nice. Enjoyed the video and exhibit. Great gift store. I will be back.

  • 5/5 Avon New O. 2 years ago on Google
    My peaceful place. All volunteers are amazing and the prayer buddies are just phenomenal!! Blessed Seelos shrine is beautiful.

  • 4/5 Chris D. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful Shrine and church. Learned a lot about Father Selos and his commitment to serve our Lord and the people of New Orleans.

  • 5/5 Sue P. 2 years ago on Google
    I went with some of my teacher friends to visit the Shrine. Had been several times to visit in the past on Good Friday. This time we attended mass in the chapel upstairs. I know that I speak for my friends in saying that it was a moving experience. We loved listening to stories & music that some of the guides shared. Everyone there is dedicated & they are true believers in Blessed Seelos.

  • 5/5 Gayle 2 years ago on Google
    Miracles Happen THERE Everyday!!..You May Not Know It For Awhile🤔...All In GOD'S Time..Patience .....TRUST OUR LORD💞.... This Church Is The Most Peaceful Heavenly Place To PRAY.... HERE ON EARTH!! AMEN!🙏🙏

  • 5/5 Mia J. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite place to go I went there early St Joseph's Day for years and I grew up in that neighborhood as a child It was a great neighborhood a church on every corner I loved it still due to this day battling stage 4 advanced cancer to the brain It stopped now it's coming back and I PRAY too him for a great healing He showed up the other night in a dream so I know it was God sent

  • 5/5 Diane R. 1 year ago on Google
    Very blessed with the whole visit. Beautiful and informative and great little gift shop.

  • 5/5 Viet Dragon (The Tardy C. 1 year ago on Google
    breath taking go in follow the signs respectfully take in the view in solitude there's a really peaceful feeling that comes to you if you're patient for me, my back kinda itched

  • 5/5 John M. 1 year ago on Google
    Must visit!!!!! The church is gorgeous, and the shrine is a moving experience.

  • 5/5 mhmt w. 1 year ago on Google
    Has an exhibition room about Father Seelos's life and a cinama playing a documentary. Though I am not a Catholic, I feel honored to visit this shrine and learn about such a great Christian. The stuffs are very friendly and welcoming. I visited twice in March. First on St Patrick's day, when I walked by after going to the Irish Club party. They were closing when I arrived, but the stuff still very friendly welcomed me. The next time they tried to help me after learning I wanted to visit the church next door. Had very good experience here.

  • 5/5 Captain Joe's Angling A. 9 months ago on Google
    This church is absolutely beautiful on the inside

  • 5/5 Mohammad J. 9 months ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 Cindy P. 5 years ago on Google
    A wonderful shrine to visit and pray. Gift shop has lots to offer.

  • 4/5 peggy mary m. 3 years ago on Google
    Better than expected.Display well presented&organized. Also was able to tour beautiful church next door.Not a 5due to no one present to give a guided tour. We would have called ahead for a reservation. P

  • 5/5 Christopher A. 6 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    We had a great time there and learned a lot about the church and about Father Seelos.

  • 5/5 Kathy S. 3 years ago on Google
    Magnificent,Unforgettable experience♥🌃💐


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