HISTORY 

St. Rita Parish, founded in 1921 in New Orleans, initially began with Mass celebrated in private homes due to the area's agricultural roots and limited infrastructure. Named after the Italian saint, the parish was established by Archbishop John Shaw to serve the growing community around Carrollton and Claiborne Avenues. Father Patrick Walsh, originally from Ireland, became the first pastor, fostering the parish's growth and spiritual development during its early years.​

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OUR WORK​

For this historic church, Sainte-Chapelle Studios executed stencil work in the narthex unit. The words “Go Forth, Glorifying the Lord with your Light,” are a reminder to all who exit this sacred space to share that holiness and beauty with the outside world in need of hope.​​​​