“Oh, come without fear or trembling! I promise to receive you with all gentleness.”
Shrine Holiday Closure

CLOSED MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025
In celebration of Easter, the Shrine will be closed on Monday, April 21.
Upcoming Event

Seelos Beatification 25th anniversary 9-week Novena
FEbruary 12 – April 9, 2025
Joint Statement on the Events of January 1, 2025 in New Orleans
In the wake of the tragic attack against the citizens and visitors of our beloved city of New Orleans on January 1, 2025, the Redemptorist Missionaries and staff who serve at the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos and St. Alphonsus Catholic Parish, offer our condolences and prayers to all those affected by these evil acts. Our hearts are heavy with grief, and our prayers are lifted in solidarity with the victims, their families, and all who are suffering in the aftermath of this senseless act of violence.
Pope Francis Memorial Mass ~ Friday, May 2

All are welcome to join St. Mary’s Assumption and St. Alphonsus parishioners, along with Seelos Shrine staff and volunteers for a Mass celebrating Pope Francis’ life and legacy.
Friday, May 2, 2025 ~ 11:30 am ~ St. Mary’s Assumption Church
Fr. Andy Thompson, C.Ss.R., Presider


Preacher, Miracle Worker, Friend
The heroic and miraculous religious life of the “Cheerful Ascetic” Redemptorist Father Francis Xavier Seelos, C.Ss.R. (1819-1867) inspires legions of the clergy, religious, laity and specifically those seeking a miracle of healing throughout the world.
Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2000, Fr. Seelos possessed great mystical gifts due to his life of intense prayer and penance. His innate kindness, understanding and dedication to the needs of the faithful from all walks of life makes him an outstanding model for those in religious life and laity alike. As a missionary preacher and lifelong friend of the poor and destitute, Seelos was a spiritual father to tens of thousands, giving counsel and hearing the confessions of all who came to him. Despite his untimely death at age 48, so profound was his apostolic zeal that sickness, persecution, and even the upheaval caused by civil war could not stop him.
Join us for Weekday Mass!

Everyone is welcome to join the Redemptorists and Shrine staff at our weekday Mass!
St. Mary’s Assumption Church ~ Mondays-Fridays 11:30 am

"Birthday Blessings" Giving Campaign ~ Ending April 9th!

To honor the birth of Francis Xavier Seelos, we are excited to announce our “Birthday Blessings” giving campaign for 2024. When you make an offering, in addition to continuing the vital mission of Blessed Seelos, you will receive tokens of our appreciation and heartfelt thanks from everyone at the Shrine. Click the button below or call (504) 525-2495 to make your donation today!

Shrine & Welcome Center Visiting Guidelines

- Social distancing and face masks are required of everyone on the premises.
- Thursday morning Mass are held in St. Mary’s Church at 11:30 AM. All safety precautions will be enforced.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Praise & Thanksgiving

My daughter had surgery to remove her wisdom teeth which led to debilitating migraines and threatened to cost her job. I prayed to Blessed Seelos to take her pain away. The next morning she woke up feeling much better and was able to keep her job. I think this happened because of Blessed Seelos’ intervention.
My 44-year-old son had a heart attack and underwent quadruple bypass surgery. I asked for intercession from Blessed Seelos and lit a candle at the Shrine. The operation was a success, and he made a complete recovery. He is back working full time!
My wife underwent gallbladder surgery. The surgeon nicked her colon and 24 hours later she was in severe sepsis. She was medically sedated for two weeks. During that period I pinned a relic of Fr. Seelos to my wife’s bedding and asked for his intercession. We were told that her survival was precarious. One week later, the doctor looked at her and declared “It’s a miracle.” I believe he was right.
Seelos Center Newsletter

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