St. Mary's Church, located at 1116 Chartres St. in New Orleans, Louisiana, has a rich history dating back to its construction in 1845. Originally known as Stainte Marie de l'Archeveche and later Holy Trinity, the church became St. Mary's Italian Church, serving the Italian immigrant community in the lower French Quarter. Over the years, it has also catered to various other ethnic groups, including the French, Spanish, Creole, Irish, German, Slovenian, and native Indians, as well as the African-American Sisters of the Holy Family.
The church, now named St. Mary's Church, is housed in the historic Ursuline Convent, which was originally built in 1824 and served as the residence of the Archbishop of New Orleans. Notably, the church features the restored and functional original Pilcher organ, built in 1890, which was initially installed in the second Ursuline Convent located in the Ninth Ward. Today, St. Mary's Church stands as a testament to the diverse cultural heritage of New Orleans and is part of the Antoine Blanc Memorial and Archdiocesan Archives.
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