16. German-English Catholic St. Joseph’s Parish in Gretna (1857)
Presently: St. Joseph Catholic ChurchAbout the records:
The original 19th-century records of St. Joseph Church are held by the New Orleans Archdiocese Archives and include baptism, marriage, death, and confirmation records.Additional information about the church:
The present church building, in a Spanish architectural style, was constructed in 1926.
Additional sources on the history of the congregation are needed.
The church's website is here.
Other names of this church:
German-English Catholic St. Joseph’s Parish in Gretna
St. Joseph ChurchClergy who served the church up to 1893:
_______ Schnirch (1859-1860); _______ Luette (1860-1863); Johann Bogaerts (1863-1871); Matthias Halbedl (1871-1877); Eugene Fraering (1877-1891); Ernst Ehrhard (1891-1893+).Current affiliation:
St. Joseph Catholic Church is administered by the Archdiocese of New Orleans.Current mailing address:
St. Joseph Church
610 Sixth Street
Gretna, LA 70053-6098