The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist is the cathedral and mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Lafayette. The historic church, located at 515 Cathedral Street in downtown Lafayette, is a beautiful structure completed in 1916 in Dutch Romanesque Revival style. The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist is a sight to behold and even more beautiful covered in layers of snow and ice.
Father Andrew Schumacher
Father Andrew Schumacher
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the red and white bricks accompanied by rich stained glass, make one feel connected to the cathedral's living spirit in a way that lures you into its splendor and beauty.

During the recent South Louisiana winter storm of 2021 Father Andrew Schumacher, of the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, photographed the single tower church using a drone. Townsquare Media (TSM) has been informed by an employee of the church that Father Schumacher piloted the drone himself and has granted TSM permission to share these images that are simply postcard-ready.

Father Andrew Schumacher
Father Andrew Schumacher
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The cathedral sits on 7 acres of divine beauty. Tours are available Monday-Thursday 9 am-11 am and 1 pm-3 pm. Tours outside of these hours may be requested. The church asks that you book tours 2 weeks in advance. All groups larger than 15 must pre-register. A $5 donation per person is suggested. Tours take between 30 minutes and 1.5 hours.

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Mardi Gras, the big celebration before Lent, is now over and those of the Catholic faith will begin days of fasting and abstinence. Ash Wednesday (February 16, 2021) and Good Friday (April 2, 2021) are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence as well. Lenten faith formation opportunities are being offered at the cathedral starting February 24, 2021.

Thank you to the staff of St. John Cathedral and Father Andrew Schumacher.

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