Saint Nicholas of Myra Mission

About Saint Nicholas of Myra Mission

Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Saint Nicholas of Myra Mission is a Catholic church. The church is located at 21420 Chef Menteur Highway, in the heart of New Orleans. Service times and additional information vary; we recommend contacting the church directly to confirm current schedules.

The Catholic tradition has shaped Christianity in the United States in distinctive ways. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest single Christian denomination in the United States, in full communion with the Bishop of Rome. Catholic parishes celebrate the Mass and the seven sacraments. The tradition traces its modern form to the 1st century. Today the tradition counts approximately 70 million in the U.S.

The church is part of the American South, where the Church remains a central institution in everyday life. New Orleans sits within Louisiana, whose state capital is Baton Rouge. New attenders, longtime members, and curious visitors all gather here on Sundays.