Basilica of St. Stephen (New Orleans)

The Basilica of St. Stephen
St. Stephen Church as seen in 2007
Map
29°55′20″N 90°06′04″W / 29.9221°N 90.1010°W / 29.9221; -90.1010
Location1025 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitegoodshepherdparishnola.com
History
StatusMinor basilica
ConsecratedJanuary 1, 1888
Architecture
Heritage designationHistoric landmark
Architect(s)Thomas W. Carter
StyleGothic revival
Years built1871 - 1887
Completed1887
Specifications
Capacity2000
Nave length216 feet (66 m)
Width across transepts110 feet (34 m)
Spire height200 feet (61 m)
Administration
ArchdioceseNew Orleans
ParishGood Shepherd
Clergy
ArchbishopGregory Aymond
Pastor(s)Christopher H. Nalty

The Basilica of St. Stephen is a church in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, that became a minor basilica in June 2022. It is also known as Saint Stephen Church. It is located in Uptown New Orleans. The Basilica of St. Stephen is part of Good Shepherd Parish and has a parochial school associated with it.[1]

The church is listed as an historic landmark by the city of New Orleans.[2]

  1. ^ Finney, Jr., Peter (June 1, 2022). "Vatican Designates St. Stephen as a Minor Basilica". Archdiocese of New Orleans. Clarion Herald. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  2. ^ "New Orleans and CBD Nominated and Designated Landmarks". nola.gov. City of New Orleans. Retrieved 26 June 2022.