St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church

About this church

St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, is part of the Diocese of Baton Rouge and shares a parish with Sacred Heart Chapel in Carville. Sunday Mass is celebrated at St. Gabriel at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., with a Saturday vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m. Daily Mass is offered Tuesday through Thursday at 8:00 a.m., and there is no Mass on Mondays. Confession is heard Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 to 7:50 a.m. and on Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. Holy day Masses are held at St. Gabriel at 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and at Sacred Heart in Carville at noon.

The church stands at 3625 Highway 75, and Sacred Heart Chapel is at 5445 Point Clair Road on the grounds of the Gillis W. Long Center. The site describes both as some of the most historic church sites in Louisiana, with a faith community about 250 years old. Parish ministries include a choir, lectors, ushers, altar servers, a prayer line, small Christian communities, a Knights of Columbus council, hospital visitation, and prison ministry. Religious education, sacramental preparation, and Vacation Bible School are offered, and inquiry sessions for those exploring the Catholic faith are scheduled in the fall. The parish office is open Monday through Thursday and closed Fridays. Confirm Mass times on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Mass schedule, confession, office hours · Parish ministries · Becoming Catholic inquiry

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