First MassMarch 3, 1699
| Location | Point du Mardi Gras (near modern day Buras) |
|---|---|
| State/Territory | Louisiana |
| County | Plaquemines |
| Modern Diocese | Archdiocese of New Orleans |
| Historical Diocese | Unorganized |
| Date | March 3, 1699 |
| Priest | Father Anastase Douay |
| Religious Order | Other |
| Rite | Roman (Latin) Rite |
| Expedition | Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d’Iberville |
| Confidence | confirmed |
Documentation
Notes
NOLA Archdiocese lists the date as March 2, submission says March 3. Going with March 3 until I can find another source.
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