NEW ORLEANS — The St. Louis Cathedral has been the city’s center of worship for over 280 years, but the current building has stood for almost 175 years. That building now needs special care.

People stand outside Jackson Square during a vigil at the St. Louis Cathedral for the 14 victims of the New Years Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Photo by Sophia ...

The Times-Picayune is marking the tricentennial of New Orleans with its ongoing 300 for 300 project, running through 2018 and highlighting the moments and people that connect and inspire us.

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