Title: The joy of Y'at Catholicism
Description: "New Orleans culture is a fusion of secular and holy. From the earliest days of the community founded on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Catholic faith has been an influence on, and inspiration for, daily life. To be sure, religious rites such as weddings, funerals, and feast day festivals transpire elsewhere in the country. In New Orleans, however, they are celebrated with a zeal and verve that speaks to the uniqueness of the community" -- publisher website (September 2007).
Subjects: Catholic Church, Christianity and culture, Religious life and customs, New orleans (la.), history, New orleans (la.), social life and customs
Places: Louisiana, New Orleans, New Orleans (La.)