HISTORY 

Our Lady of the Lake has been serving the Mandeville community since the parish’s founding in 1850. The parish has provided sacramental ministry to the residents on the Northshore for over 170 years through the ministry of priests such as Fathers Joseph Outendirck and Adrien Rouquette in the 19th Century, the Benedictine monks assigned to the parish through much of the 20th Century, and priests from the Archdiocese such as Father Joseph Chotin in the latter part of the 20th Century to the present. 
Our Lady of the Lake has been a source of comfort and support to the Mandeville community since its inception offering residents solace and repose throughout life’s highs and lows, including epidemics of cholera and yellow fever. The famous image of Our Lady of the Lake was in fact painted to comfort a family after the tragic loss of their son in a swimming accident.

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OUR WORK​

Sainte-Chapelle Studios served to enhance the existing history and beauty in this community. We integrated the theme of “My God, Save Me”- the phrase painted at the foot of Our Lady of the Lake on the left wall- with Christ's promise from Matthew 28:20 ("Behold, I am with you always"). Using these beautiful phrases, we aided in the sanctuary beautification, covering imperfections with a brilliant banner that magnifies this community’s devotion.​​​​