4. German Catholic St. Mary’s Assumption Church Parish in Lafayette (1843)
Presently: St. Mary’s Assumption ChurchAbout the records:
The original records, from 1843 forward, are held by the New Orleans Archdiocese Archives, and include baptism, marriage, death, and confirmation records.Some records have been published in New Orleans Genesis, the publication of the Genealogical Research Society of New Orleans. They include:
Marriages, St. Mary’s Assumption Church, New Orleans (1845–1899)
New Orleans Genesis: 13.51:289 (+ 14.53:37, 14.54:146, 14.55:237, 14.56:413, 15.58:155)
Note: 13.51:289 refers to volume 13, issue number 51, page 289 and following. The records continue in subsequent issues as noted.Additional information about the history of this church can be found at the following:
(1) https://stalphonsusno.com/
(2) An article in New Orleans Genesis (vol 13, no 52, page 321 and following)
(3) A publication by the church on its 100th anniversary, One Hundred Years in New Orleans, La. (1943) [Includes the history of the other Redemptorist parishes in New Orleans.]Note: The magnificent brick church, completed in 1860, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The earlier frame church, which had been relocated to St. Joseph Cemetery No. 1, was moved again in 1997 to 1516 Jackson Avenue, where it is used as a Chapel.
Other names of this church:
Roman Catholic Church in the City of Lafayette
German Catholic St. Mary’s Assumption Church Parish in Lafayette
St. Mary’s Assumption Church.Clergy who served the church up to 1893 included:
Peter Tschakert [Chakert or Czackert] (1842); Joseph Kundek (1843-1845); J. M. Masquelet (1845-1847); Peter Tschakert (1847-1848). Numerous other Redemptorist priests served the church over the following years.Current affiliation:
St. Mary’s Assumption Church is administered by the Archdiocese of New Orleans.Current address:
St. Mary’s Assumption Church
2030 Constance Street
New Orleans, LA 70130-5099