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Our Lady of Guadeloupe Chapel--International Shrine of St. Jude
This is known as the "funeral chapel." It was erected (in 1826) conveniently near St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, specifically for funeral services, so as not to spread disease through the Quarter. We like it for three reasons: the catacomb-like devotional chapel, with plaques thanking the Virgin Mary for favors granted; the gift shop full of religious medals, including a number of obscure saints; and the statue of St. Expedite. He got his name, according to legend, when his crate arrived with no identification other than the word expedite stamped on the outside. Now he's the saint you pray to when you want things in a hurry. We are not making this up. Expedite has his cults in France and Spain, and is also popular among the voodoo folks. He's just inside the door on the right--go say hi.
411 N. Rampart St., at Conti
Phone: 504/525-1551 .
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