Saint Joseph Church - Gretna, LA
N 29° 54.898 W 090° 03.699
15R E 783700 N 3312992
Sign located on the left side of the main entrance of church. Gives a good history of this Catholic church parish.
Waymark Code: WM80CB
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2010
Views: 6
Beautiful church, located in the Historic District of Gretna.
Marker text states:
Father T. Anwander, C.SS.R., with a group of laymen, organized the mother church of West Jefferson in 1857. Previously Redemptorists crossing the Mississippi from the city of Lafayette had served the German, Irish, French and American-born Catholics of Mechanicks' Village or Mechanikham, planned by surveyor Benjamin Buisson with a square ground for a church. Father (Later Canon) J.B. Bogaerts served as pastor, 1863-1871, and organized the St. Joseph Benevolent Association. MSGR. P.M.H. Wynhoven opened during his tenure, 1917-1935, several of the 13 Parishes formed up to now from the original St. Joseph Parish.
Group that erected the marker: Archdiocese Bicentennial Commission
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
intersection of Lavousier and Seventh Streets
Gretna, LA USA
70053
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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